A/T Check Ball Location - Manual Revision

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SHOP MANUAL-1988-SECTION 17-25-ATX AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CHECK BALL LOCATION

SHOP MANUAL-1989-SECTION 17-25-ATX AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CHECK BALL LOCATION
Article No. 89-12A-28
FORD: 1988-89 ESCORT, TEMPO

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1988-89 TOPAZ


ISSUE: The check ball locations and illustrations, as shown by engine applications on pages 17-25-82 and 17-25-83 of the 1988 and 1989 Tempo/Topaz/Escort Shop Manuals, have been revised. The ATX main control assembly uses seven check balls for both 1.9L and 2.3L engine applications.
ACTION: Refer to the pages following this TSB article for revised information. This information should be inserted in your 1988 and 1989 Tempo/Topaz/Escort Shop Manuals, pages 17-25-82 and 17-25-83.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 5800

1988/1989
17-25-81 Transaxle-ATX 17-25-81

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)




Assembly
1. Position spring retainer washer and cushion spring on piston rod. Install spring and rod assembly in servo piston.




2. Compress cushion spring, and install retaining clip.







3. Install seals on servo piston.




4. Install seals on servo cover.




5. Lubricate piston seal with petroleum jelly and rotate piston to install in cover.
1988/1989
17-25-82 Transaxle-ATX 17-25-82

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)



6. Install piston return spring on piston rod.



Valve Body

Disassembly

1. Remove separator plate attaching screws.

2. Remove separator plate and gasket.



3. Remove check balls and relief valve.
1988/1989
17-25-83 Transaxle-ATX 17-25-83

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)






4. The following illustration shows the position and components for each of the valve assemblies in the valve body.
NOTE: Do not turn the throttle valve adjusting screw. The adjustment is set during manufacture and must not be altered.
1988/1989
17-25-84 Transaxle-ATX 17-25-84

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)



2. Install Alignment Pins T80L-77100-A or equivalent, and separator plate gasket.



3. Install separator plate and attaching bolts. Tighten bolts to 9-11 N-m (80-97 in.lbs.) and remove alignment pins.



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