A/T - ATX Clutch Return Spring Tabs Missing

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TRANSAXLE - ATX - INTERMEDIATE Article No.
CLUTCH RETURN SPRING RETAINING RING 87-15-6
TAB MISSING


FORD: 1986-87 ESCORT, EXP

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1986-87 LYNX

ISSUE: Some ATX transaxles may have been assembled with an intermediate clutch return spring assembly (7F222) that could have one of the four (4) retaining spring tabs missing. Although a missing retaining tab will not usually affect transaxle function, it could allow the retaining ring to move out of place and wear against the ring gear.

ACTION: To correct this, install a new intermediate clutch return spring assembly and retaining ring using the following diagnostic, service procedure. The chart that follows lists the affected ATX transaxles.

AFFECTED TRANSAXLES

Year/Model Serial Number Range

1986: PMB-S3 181822 through 190083
1987: PMB-X 010001 through 018649
1987: PMB-W 010001 through 010242

Figure 4:

1. Check to be sure four (4) retaining ring tabs are on top of return spring assembly when transaxle is disassembled for service, Figure 4.

NOTE: Intermediate clutch assembly does NOT need to be disassembled for this check.

2. If intermediate clutch return spring assembly has only three (3) tabs, install a new intermediate clutch return spring assembly (E3FZ-7F222-A) and retaining ring (N800644-S).

3. Check old retaining ring for signs of wear from contacting the ring gear.

4. If wear condition does exist, transaxle, converter, and cooler lines MUST be thoroughly cleaned by following the Cleaning and Inspection procedures in the 1986-87 Car Shop Manual, Volume E, Section 17-25.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E3FZ-7F222-A Intermediate Clutch C
Return Spring Assembly
N800644-S Retaining Ring - S
Package of 4

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual
OPERATION: SP871506A
TIME: 7.3 Hrs. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 7F222 - Code: 38