A/T - Burned Fluid/Internal Damage: Overview
NO: 21-08-97GROUP: Transmission
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 13, 1997
SUBJECT:
Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler
MODELS:
1996 - 1997 (NS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1996 - 1997 (GS) Chrysler Voyager (International Market)
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6 CYLINDER ENGINE AND 41TE TRANSAXLE.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Transmission fluid has a burnt smell, internal transmission components show signs of high temperature operation.
Some NS-vehicles may be subject to operating conditions that result in extended high transmission fluid temperatures, such as heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing, extended stop and go driving during high ambient temperatures, etc. Vehicles that are used for trailer towing must be equipped with a transmission fluid auxiliary cooler.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the transmission is being repaired or replaced and the internal components show signs of high temperature operation (transmission fluid burnt smell, hardened seals, etc.), perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1 05003119AA Kit, Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler
AR (1) 04682455 Hose, Lower Transmission Fluid, Required
with Trailer Tow (Sales code AHT)
AR (2) 06032839 Clamp, Lower Transmission Fluid Hose,
Required with Trailer Tow (Sales code AHT)
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 21-25-20-98 2.4 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part