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A/T - ATX Low and Reverse Brake Hub Snap Ring

Service Information Letter # 87-11

Date: April 1987

Subject: ATX - LOW AND REVERSE
BRAKE HUB SNAP RING - SERVICE TIP

Application: LINCOLN-MERCURY 1988 TRACER

Issue: The ATX low and reverse brake hub snap ring is not used when the transaxle is initially assembled at the plant.





Action: When servicing the ATX low and reverse brake hub, technicians may install a snap ring (E7GZ-7D483-B) to aid in assembly of the transaxle, Figure 30, however the snap ring is not required.

Note:
The shop manual procedure Section 17-30-34, Steps 8 and 9 should be ignored on a transaxle that has not been previously disassembled. This information should not be removed from the 1988 Tracer Shop Manual.

PART NUMBER PART NAME
E7GZ-7D483-B Snap Ring, Low/Reverse Retaining