Speedometer Cable - Modification to Reduce Noise

Category
15
Applicable Model/s 1983 626
Subject

SPEEDOMETER CABLE MODIFICATION
Bulletin No. 113/83
Issued 3/8/83
Revised 8/20/83

SPEEDOMETER CABLE ASSEMBLY:

DESCRIPTION

In order to minimize speedometer cable noise, the following modifications have been made in the speedometer cable since the production date of May, 1983.

1. The material of the grommet on the meter side has been changed from rubber to felt.
2. The material of the clamping nut on the transaxle side has been changed from zinc casting to steel.
3. The material of the seal packing on the transaxle side has been changed from rubber to resin.

Replace the original Service Bulletin (Category 15, 113/83) with this revised version.
VIN OF PRODUCTION CHANGE

Sedan: JM1GC221 D1520815 May, 1983
Hatchback: JM1GC241 D1506142 May, 1983
Coupe: JM1GC311 D1515281 May, 1983


PARTS INFORMATION

PART NUMBER

NEW OLD DESCRIPTION INTERCHANGEABILITY


GA97 60 070D GA97 60 070C Speedometer Cable NEW --> OLD

SPEEDOMETER CABLE:

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove the speedometer cable from the driven gear.

SCREW-IN AND CLIP-ON CONNECTOR:

2. If the driven gear has a clip-on type connector, replace it with a screw-in type (P/N (G402 17 400A). If the driven gear has a screw-in type connector, go to step 3.

Note: The driven gear which has a screw-in type connector has been installed at production line since January 20,1983.

RUBBER GROMMET AT FIREWALL:

3. Remove the rubber grommet at the firewall.
4. Using a screwdriver, remove the resin grommet from the engine side of the firewall.

SPEEDOMETER AND CABLE:

5. Remove the undercover below the steering column.
6. Disconnect the speedometer cable from the speedometer.
7. Install the new cable in the reverse order.
WARRANTY INFORMATION

Customer Comment Code: 7A
Damage Code: 02
Part No. of Main Cause: GA97 60 070D
Quantity: 1
Operation No: 60070X-R-X
Labor Hour: 0.5 Hr.