M/T - Shift Lever Rattle/Buzz Noise in 4TH Gear

Bulletin No. T 86-78
File in Group 7
Number 141
Corp. Ref. No. 637204R
Date Aug. '86
SUBJECT: SHIFT LEVER RATTLE/BUZZ NOISE - 4TH GEAR

MODELS AFFECTED: 1985 AND EARLY 1986 CIMARRONS WITH 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLES (MR3) AND 2.0L L-4 ENGINES

Some 1985 and early 1986 Cimarrons with 5 speed manual transaxles and 2.0L engines may exhibit an objectionable shift lever rattle/buzz noise. The condition occurs when the transaxle is in 4th gear while driving at a constant speed or under light acceleration. This noise may be caused by a run out condition between the 3-4 synchronizer and the 4th speed input gear.

The noise condition can be corrected by replacing the following parts:

Part Description Part Number

Fork - 3rd & 4th Shift 94451039

Synchronizer Assembly 94249573
3rd & 4th

Gear - 4th Input 94139576 (39 Teeth)

For warranty purposes use operation number: K3100 for 5.9 hours.