740 L4-2.3L SOHC VIN 88 B230F (1985)
Fluid - Differential: Technical Service Bulletins
Rear Axle - Change to Correct Oil
Subject:
Product
CARS
REAR AXLE OIL CHANGE Group
46
Date:
No.
NOVEMBER 1984
7
** THIS BULLETIN IS APPLICABLE TO BOTH THE U.S. AND CANADIAN MARKETS **
The oil used during production of certain vehicles may not contain sufficient additives. Therefore, rear axle oil must be replaced prior to, or during the
PreDelivery Service for vehicles within the following VIN range:
MODEL
CHASSIS
PRODUCTION PLANT
244
83300 - 86427
1
245
601700 - 604981
1
704 (760 & 740)
97700 - 103966
1
Note:
Only vehicles originating out of Production Plant No. 1 are affected. The plant identification is located at position 11 of the VIN.
Example of Production Plant I.D.: YV1DX884XF1
Owners of vehicles that have recently been retailed and fall within the VIN range should be contacted to have the rear axle oil changed. Rear axle oil
change requirements listed as part of the 600-1200 mile/1000-2000 km should be completed as scheduled.
Submission of one claim per vehicle will be accepted. The information detailed below must be provided as shown:
Failed Part #
1128570-7
Labor Operation #
460103
Warranty Type
01
Time Allowance
0.3
Defect Codcts
54
Replacement Fluid P/N
8889966-1
Quantity
1