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A/T - KM170 Planetary Carrier - Update


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NO.: TSB-89-21-006

DATE: April, 1989

MODEL: Sigma V6, Galant, Mirage


SUBJECT:
PLANETARY CARRIER TORX HEAD BOLT USE AND
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS IN KM170 SERIES


TSB Revision: 89-21-006

PURPOSE
When assembling a one-way clutch to a planetary carrier using Torx head bolts, a higher tightening torque is needed than would be used for hex-socket bolts. As reference to this bulletin, please write the TSB number in the TSB revision box on the following pages.

AFFECTED SERVICE MANUALS
1989 Sigma V6 Volume 1 pages 21-64, 21-153
1989 Galant Volume 1 pages 21-56, 21-150
1989 Mirage Volume 1 pages 21-84, 21-155

DETAILS OF CHANGE








Torx bolts were used in some transmissions beginning in August of 1988. The following chart and figures describes the applications





1989 Sigma Volume 1





1989 Galant Volume 1





1989 Mirage Volume 1