M/T - Left Driveshaft Pops Out of Final Drive
AERIOSection Title: Transmission-Transaxle
TSB No. TS 02 06284
Division: Automotive
Category: Technical
SUBJECT:
LEFT DRIVE SHAFT POPS OUT OF FINAL DRIVE
MODEL(S):
AERIO MANUAL TRANSMISSION (RH420/RH423)
YEAR:
2002-2004
AFFECTED VIN(S):
ALL 2002, 2003 AERIO M/T MODELS
2004 AERIO M/T MODELS UP TO JS2RA61S ~ 45207965
2004 AERIO M/T MODELS UP TO JS2RB61S ~ 45200505
2004 AERIO M/T MODELS UP TO JS2RC61H ~ 45255378
2004 AERIO M/T MODELS UP TO JS2RD61H ~ 45252566
CAUSE:
Snap ring releasing from differential side gear.
CORRECTION:
If the vehicle has the above listed condition replace the differential side gears with updated part. Replace "Snap Ring" on left inner CV joint with updated part. Follow "Differential Disassembly and Assembly" procedure in appropriate Aerio Service Manual. See below for part number and identification.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove ring gear or bearings from differential case for this procedure. Be sure thrust play is adjusted properly before reassembly.
PART(S) INFORMATION:
Differential Components
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION:
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