Transmission Mount Replacement
June 18, 1996BULLETIN NO.
96-024
YEAR
1991-95
MODEL
LEGEND
VIN APPLICATION
ALL
Transmission Mount Replacement
SYMPTOM
The customer may describe one or more of these symptoms:
Automatic Transmission:
^ Harsh shifting
^ Harsh engagement to reverse
^ Harsh engagement to drive
^ Engine/transmission vibration
^ Excessive engine noise
^ Clunk/noise when cornering
^ Clunk/noise when accelerating or decelerating
Manual Transmission:
^ Vehicle pops out of gear
^ Difficult to engage gears
^ Engine/transmission vibration
^ Excessive engine noise
^ Clunk/noise when cornering
^ Clunk/noise when accelerating or decelerating
PROBABLE CAUSE
The transmission mount material is deteriorated or torn, reducing the isolation of vibration and shock.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the transmission mount as described in the appropriate section of the service manual. Use the improved part listed under PARTS INFORMATION.
Test drive the vehicle to determine whether the symptom has disappeared. If the symptom persists, continue troubleshooting.
PARTS INFORMATION
1991-92 Legend (automatic transmission)
Stopper, Transmission Mounting: P/N 50805-SPO-305
1993-95 Legend (automatic transmission)
Stopper, Transmission Mounting: P/N 50805-SPO-306
1991-95 Legend (manual transmission)
Stopper, Transmission Mounting: P/N 50805-SPO-405
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Technical Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
Operation number: 112106
Flat rate time: 0.8 hour (includes road test)
Failed P/N: 50805-SP0-981 (A/T)
50805-SPO-010 (M/T)
Defect code: 018
Contention code: B99
Template ID: 96-024A (for 91-92 A/T)
96-024B (for 93-95 A/T)
96-024C (for 91-95 M/T)