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A/T - New Short Lip Piston Seals

Article No.
92-24-10

11/18/92

TRANSMISSION - AOD, AODE, AND AODE-W - NEW SHORT LIP PISTON SEALS "AVAILABILITY

FORD:
1993 CROWN VICTORIA, MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1993 COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VIII, TOWN CAR

LIGHT TRUCK:
1993 E-150, F-150

ISSUE:
Short lip piston seals are a new feature for 1993 in the AOD, AODE, and 4R70W (AODE-W) transmissions. These seals offer better sealing and durability characteristics.

ACTION:
When servicing all 1993 and pre-1993 AOD, AODE, and AR70W (AODE-W) transmissions, Forward, Direct and Intermediate Clutches, use the new short lip seals. Refer to the applicable Light Truck or Car Service Manuals for details.





NOTE:
CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO ASSURE THAT SHORT LIP SEALS ARE INSTALLED WITH THE LIP DIRECTION THE SAME AS THE LONG LIP DESIGN.

WARRANTY STATUS:
INFORMATION ONLY

OASIS CODES:
504000, 590000