Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins

• How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
• Recalls
  • Emissions
    • Recall - Catalytic Converter
  • Safety
    • Recall - Heater Core Defect
      • Overview
      • Parts
      • Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
      • Service Procedure
        • I. Heater Core Replacement
          • A. Bleeder Tee Inspection/Cleaning-to Assure Proper Air Bleed
          • B. Disconnect Heater Hoses
          • C. Loosen & Move Center Console Rearward
          • D. Brake Pedal or Brake/Clutch Pedal Removal
          • E. Steering Wheel & Column Disassembly
          • F. Heater Core Removal
          • G. Install Supplied Heater Core
          • H. Reassemble Steering Column
          • J. Reinstall Brake/Clutch Pedal
          • K. Final Reassembly
        • II. Special Replacement Instructions For 1985-86 1.7L Engine
        • III. Special Replacement Instructions For 1987 Models
        • IV. Cooling System Bleed Procedure If Excess Coolant Lost
          • 1.4 Liter Engine Vehicles
          • 1.7 or 2.0 Liter Engine Vehicles
        • Information: Quick-Connect Removal Procedure
        • V. Inspect/Replace Coolant Bottle Cap-1985, 86 and 87 Vehicles
      • Completion Reporting and Reimbrusement
      • Owner Letter
• Customer Interest
  • Steering Column - Squeak
  • Engine - Hard Starting In Sub Zero Temperatures
  • Engine - Vibration at Idle Speed
  • Brakes - Front Clunk Noise
  • A/C - Hose Chafes
  • Luggage Rack - Rattle
  • A/T - Valve Body Buzzing Noise
  • Brakes - Rear Service & Parking Brake Adjustment
• Superceded Bulletins
  • 216289 - 12/11/89
• All Technical Service Bulletins
  • VIN and Code Plate Revisions
  • A/C System - Service
  • Cooling System - Overheat Diagnosis
  • Recall - Heater Core Defect
    • Overview
    • Parts
    • Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
    • Service Procedure
      • I. Heater Core Replacement
        • A. Bleeder Tee Inspection/Cleaning-to Assure Proper Air Bleed
        • B. Disconnect Heater Hoses
        • C. Loosen & Move Center Console Rearward
        • D. Brake Pedal or Brake/Clutch Pedal Removal
        • E. Steering Wheel & Column Disassembly
        • F. Heater Core Removal
        • G. Install Supplied Heater Core
        • H. Reassemble Steering Column
        • J. Reinstall Brake/Clutch Pedal
        • K. Final Reassembly
      • II. Special Replacement Instructions For 1985-86 1.7L Engine
      • III. Special Replacement Instructions For 1987 Models
      • IV. Cooling System Bleed Procedure If Excess Coolant Lost
        • 1.4 Liter Engine Vehicles
        • 1.7 or 2.0 Liter Engine Vehicles
      • Information: Quick-Connect Removal Procedure
      • V. Inspect/Replace Coolant Bottle Cap-1985, 86 and 87 Vehicles
    • Completion Reporting and Reimbrusement
    • Owner Letter
  • Body - Bumper Repair and Refinishing
    • Overview
    • Bumper Repair
    • Bumper Refinishing
    • Refinishing Replacement (Pre-Primed) Bumper
  • Steering Column - Squeak
  • A/T - Revised Filter Installation Procedure
  • A/T - Flushing Oil Cooler and Cooler Lines
  • A/T - New Toroue Converter Seal
  • Engine - Hard Starting In Sub Zero Temperatures
  • Engine - Vibration at Idle Speed
  • Brakes - Front Clunk Noise
  • Battery Cable Modification For Paris Rhone Starter
  • Recall - Catalytic Converter
  • Engine - Oil Filter Application Chart
  • A/C - Hose Chafes
  • Body - Water Leak Diagnosis & Recommendations
    • Overview
    • 1.Causes of Water Leaks
    • 2.Water Leak Diagnosis Procedures
      • Overview
      • Visual Inspection
      • Water Test
      • Analyzing Results of the Water Test
    • 3.Sealer Types and Application
  • Recall - Excessive HC & CO Emissions
    • Overview
    • Vehicle List, Parts, Owner Notification & Service Procedure Information
    • Completion Reporting, Parts Return and Owner Letter Information
  • Special Tools - Revised MS1700 Cartridge Labels
  • Body - New Hatch Support
  • Luggage Rack - Rattle
  • A/T - MB Converter Housing/Intermediary Case Gasket
  • A/T - Non-Serviceable Clutch Packs
  • A/T - ATF Foaming
  • A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
  • A/T - MB1 & MB3 Clutch Parts Interchange
  • A/T - Air Pressure Testing Clutch Operation
  • A/T - Flares or Neutralizing/Oil Filter Installation
  • A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
  • A/T - Solenoid Installation
  • A/T - Intermittent Electrical Problems
  • A/T - Drive Axle and Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
  • A/T - No-Shift Problem Diagnosis
  • A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
  • A/T - Front Bushing Wear
  • A/T - Bind Up In Reverse or 3rd Gear
  • A/T - No Reverse Tip
  • A/T - Math Formulas Part I
    • Overview
    • Shift Speed and Pressure
    • Speedometer Ratios
  • A/T - Vehicle Speed Sensor Check
  • A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
  • A/T - Math Part II
  • A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
  • Manual Transaxle - Revised 5TH Gear Detent
  • Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level
  • Brake/Clutch Systems - Improved Hydraulic Fluid
  • Seat Belts - Rear Seat Shoulder Belt Available
  • Paint Codes & Formulas
    • Overview
    • 1.General Information
    • 2.AMC/Jeep/Renault Paint Colors, Codes and Applications
    • 3.Premixed Package Paint Availability From Ditzler, Dupont, Sherwin Williams and Rinshed Mason
    • 4.Intermix Formulas
  • Paint Information
  • Paint - Formulas
  • Engine - Altitude Performance Adjustments
  • A/T - Valve Body Buzzing Noise
  • A/T - New Differential Case and Bearings
  • M/T - New Differential Case and Bearings
  • Brakes - Rear Service & Parking Brake Adjustment
  • Brakes - Rear Automatic Adjuster Levers