Axle Shafts - Fluid Leaks

Article No.
96-25-16

12/02/96

^ AXLE LEAKS - FLUID LEAKS FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE AT AXLE SHAFTS - NEW DESIGN REPLACEMENT CV JOINT BOOTS

^ AXLE SHAFTS - NEW DESIGN REPLACEMENT CV JOINT BOOTS - SERVICE TIP

FORD:
1988-93 FESTIVA
1989-96 PROBE

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1988-89 TRACER

ISSUE:
Fluid may be leaking from the outer CV joint boot on some vehicles because of a tear, crack or wear. An alternate design CV replacement boot has been developed to simplify replacement of the CV boot.





ACTION:
For those instances where the shaft and joint do not require removal, use the new alternate design split boot. When the shaft and joint need removal, use either the original design non-split boot or the new alternate design split boot. Refer to the Application Chart for specific part numbers and the Instruction Sheet included with the CV boot for removal and installation procedures.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

E92Z-3K331-A CV Boot
E92Z-3K331-B CV Boot
E92Z-3K331-C CV Boot
F32Z-3K331-A CV Boot
E7GZ-3K331-A CV Boot
E8BZ-3K331-A CV Boot

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Base Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

962516AT Replace Both Outer CV 0.7 Hr.
Boots

962516B Replace One Outer CV 0.4 Hr.
Boot

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
3K331 77

OASIS CODES: 509000, 510000