High Altitude Service Modification

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Article No. 84-17-11


TRANSMISSION - AUTOMATIC - C-5
- SERVICE MODIFICATION FOR SEA

LEVEL CALIBRATED VEHICLES OPERATING AT HIGH ALTITUDE


FORD

1984 LTD, THUNDERBIRD, MUSTANG

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1984 MARQUIS, COUGAR, CAPRI

LIGHT TRUCKS 1984 BRONCO II 4x4, RANGER 4x4, F150

To improve transmission driveability and shift feel for customers with sea level calibrated vehicles who may have relocated and/or continually operate the subject vehicle at high altitudes (above 4,000 feet altitude), the following transmission vacuum diaphragm modification is recommended:

Service Modification for High Altitude Operation:

^ Remove the transmission vacuum diaphragm attaching bolt, clip, and vacuum hose.
^ Remove and discard the production diaphragm and

FIGURE 10:

TV control rod. Replace it with an altitude compensating diaphragm and corresponding TV control rod referenced in the chart shown in Figure 10.
^ Install the altitude diaphragm attaching clip referenced in the chart shown in Figure 10. Torque to specification. The vacuum hose may have to be changed to a longer length.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

D7BZ-7A377-A Diaphragm BM
D7DZ-7A377-A Diaphragm AM
D8BZ-7F006-A Clip C
D3AZ-7A380-B Rod (Kit) A


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: 77377A
TIME: Lt. Truck - 0.4 Hr. Car - 0.5 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 7A377 Code: 09