Chain Cover And Thrust Washer Changes - ATSG AXOD Update Handbook

CHANGE:
Beginning on October 13, 1995, introduced as a running change for 1996 models, the AX4S
transaxles were built with new design Number 1 and Number 3 thrust washers (See Figure 84).
REASON:
To improve the assembly process.
PARTS AFFECTED:
(1)
NUMBER 1 THRUST WASHER - New design washer has symetrically located tabs for ease af
assembly, as opposed to the previous design with non-symetrically located tabs. Refer to Figure
84 for illustrations of both designs.
(2)
NUMBER 3 THRUST WASHER - New design washer is Black plastic with 3 symetrically
located tabs, as opposed to previous design bronze washer with tangs on the outside diameter.
Refer to Figure 84 for illustrations of both designs.
(3)
CHAIN COVER - New design will accept either the previous bronze No. 3 thrust washer with the
tangs on outside diameter, or the new design Black plastic No. 3 thrust washer with the 3
symetrically located tabs, as shown in Figure 86.
The previous design Chain Cover will accept only the bronze No. 3 thrust washer with the tangs on
the outside diameter, as shown in Figure 85.
The new design Chain Cover will accept only the new design No. 1 thrust washer with 3
symetrically located tabs, as shown in Figure 86.
The previous design Chain Cover will accept only the previous design No. 1 thrust washer with 3
non-symetrically located tabs, as shown in Figure 85.
INTERCHANGEABILITY:
If replacement of the number 1 and/or the number 3 thrust washer becomes necessary, inspect the
chain cover in the thrust washer tab areas to determine the correct thrust washers required. Refer to
Figures 85 and 86.
SERVICE INFORMATION:
Number 1 Thrust Washer (Before 10/13/95) .....................................................
Number 3 Thrust Washer (Before 10/13/95) .....................................................
Number 1 Thrust Washer (On or After 10/13/95) ..............................................
Number 3 Thrust Washer (On or After 10/13/95) ..............................................
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE GROUP
Technical Service Information
FORD AXODE (AX4S)
CHANGES FOR THE CHAIN COVER AND
NO. 1 AND NO. 3 THRUST WASHERS
96
E6DZ-7G099-A
E6DZ-7G096-A
F5DZ-7G099-A
F5DZ-7G096-A
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