M/T - MMC, Difficult To Shift

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NO.: 21-01-92

GROUP: Transmission

DATE: Feb. 10, 1992


SUBJECT:
Hard To Shift MMC Manual Transaxle


NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLES ONLY.

MODELS:

1990-1992 (BD) LASER
1991-1992 (B7) STEALTH
1992 (B8) COLT VISTA


SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Customer may encounter a hard to shift condition. This may be caused by a binding condition between the synchronizer coating paper and the surface of the gear taper cone.


PARTS REQUIRED:

1 Friction Modifier 4318060


REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This repair involves adding friction modifier to the transaxle.





1. Refer to Fig. 1 for applicable models and transaxle, and ensure proper fluid level in transaxle. If fluid has a foamy or milky appearance, the fluid should be changed. If fluid change is required, use Mopar Hypoid gear oil or equivalent API classification GL-4 or higher, and perform step 2.

2. Add only 7.5 cc (.25 oz.) of the friction modifier to the transaxle through the filler plug.


POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.


TIME ALLOWANCE
Labor operation No. 21-00-10-91 . . . 0.2 Hrs.


FAILURE CODE: 3R - High/low operating effort