A/T - AX4S New Main Control Cover and Pan Gasket

Article No.
96-17-14

08/12/96

TRANSAXLE - AX4S - ELASTOMERIC GASKET FOR MAIN CONTROL COVER AND BOTTOM PAN

FORD:
1986-95 TAURUS
1993-95 TAURUS SHO

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1986-95 SABLE
1988-94 CONTINENTAL

LIGHT TRUCK:
1995 WINDSTAR

ISSUE:
The 1996 AX4S transaxles contain an elastomeric gasket for the main control cover and bottom pan. This unique gasket will be used for servicing past model vehicles if case and/or chain cover replacement is necessary. This gasket is unique to the previously designed cork-style gasket, has improved durability and sealing capability, and is reusable. A unique case and chain cover are required due to the main control cover and bottom pan retaining bolt size change from 8 mm to 6 mm. In addition, a unique filter and seal assembly are required due to a deeper bottom pan. The transaxle case and chain cover will be serviced as a kit that will include all necessary components.

ACTION:
If replacement of the chain cover and/or case is necessary on a transaxle containing a cork-style main control cover and bottom pan gasket, service with a Case and/or Chain Cover Service Kit.

The Chain Cover Service Kit (-7G188-) contains the following:

^ One (1) Chain Cover Assembly
^ One (1) Main Control Cover
^ Twelve (12) Main Control Cover Retaining Bolts
^ One (1) Main Control Cover Gasket (Elastomeric)
^ One (1) # 1 Thrust Washer

The Case Service kit (-7005-) contains the following:

^ One (1) Case Assembly
^ One (1) Bottom Pan and Magnet
^ Seventeen (17) Bottom Pan Retaining Bolts
^ One (1) Bottom Pan Gasket (Elastomeric)
^ One (1) Filter and Seal Assembly
^ One (1) # 2 Thrust Washer
^ One (1) Reverse Clutch Apply Tube Bracket

NOTE:
THE CORK-STYLE GASKET WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR SERVICING TRANSAXLES CONTAINING A CORK GASKET ON THE MAIN CONTROL COVER AND BOTTOM PAN.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

E8DZ-7G188-B Chain Cover Kit (1988-90 AXOD)
F6DZ-7G188-CC Chain Cover Kit (1993-95 AXODE/AX4S)
F6DZ-7G188-B Chain Cover Kit (1991-92 AXODE/AX4S)
F68Z-7005-A Case Kit (1986-90 AXOD)
F68Z-7005-B Case Kit (1991-95 AXODE/AX4S)

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY

OASIS CODES: 504000