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A/T - ATX Clutch Cylinder/Bearing Service Tips

Article No.
93-21-9

10/13/93

TRANSAXLE - ATX (FLUID LINK CONVERTER) - DIRECT CLUTCH CYLINDER AND INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH BEARING ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIPS

FORD:
1993 TEMPO

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1993 TOPAZ





ISSUE:
A new direct clutch cylinder assembly is currently in production which does not require a direct clutch bearing, Figure 1. For service, the only available direct clutch cylinder will be the cylinder which requires a bearing assembly.

ACTION:
If direct clutch cylinder replacement is required, it must be replaced with a clutch cylinder assembly and bearing assembly. Refer to the 1993 Tempo/Topaz Service Manual, Section 07-01, for service details.

CAUTION:
FAILURE TO USE THE BEARING ASSEMBLY WITH THE MACHINED CYLINDER (E4FZ-7F283-B) WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.

NOTE:
THE BEARING (E1FZ-7F373-A) WILL ALSO REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR SEPARATE PURCHASE.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E4FZ-7F283-B Clutch Cylinder Assembly AM
E1FZ-7F373-A Bearing Assembly BM

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 504000, 590000