Sable V6-182 3.0L (1986)
Valve Body: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - AXOD Main Control Assembly Service Tip
Article No. 90-8-16
TRANSAXLE - AXOD - OIL PUMP AND MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY SERVICE TIP
FORD:
1986-90 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1986-90 SABLE 1988-90 CONTINENTAL
ISSUE:
Recent design changes made to the oil pump body have eliminated the need for the line pressure blow-off valve and spring feature. The
production and service oil pump body castings will continue to have the bore where the line pressure blow-off valve, spring and clip were
contained.
ACTION:
If service is required, use the AXOD assemblies as received.
CAUTION: OIL PUMP BODIES PREVIOUSLY BUILT WITH THIS VALVE AND SPRING HAVE A HOLE DRILLED THROUGH TO
RELEASE FLUID. REMOVING THESE COMPONENTS WILL CAUSE EXTENSIVE TRANSAXLE INTERNAL LEAKAGE.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES:
5100, 5970