A/T - F4AC1 Clicking Noise: Overview

NO.: TSB-96-23-008

DATE: May 1, 1996

MODEL: 1995 Eclipse

SUBJECT:
F4AC1 TRANSAXLE CLICKING NOISE

PURPOSE
This bulletin provides information for diagnosing and correcting a clicking sound that comes from the left front of the vehicle.

VEHICLES AFFECTED
1995 Eclipses with F4AC1 automatic transmission built between November 1 and 17, 1994 may be affected.





Identification numbers of the affected transmissions are XXX-2149-XXX through XXX-2165-XXX. The identification label is on top of the transmission case.

SYMPTOMS/CONDITIONS
A clicking noise comes from the left front of the vehicle. It varies with car speed, with the clicks becoming faster as the vehicle speeds up. It may be caused by the output gear bolt and stopper plate contacting the rear cover of the transaxle.





PARTS REQUIRED

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Diagnosis only
Nature Code: 80D
Cause Code: 450
Labor operation No.: 23 37 31 00
Time Allowance: 0.5 hr.
Warranty Coverage: 5 years/60,000 miles

Diagnosis and repair
Nature Code: 80D
Cause Code: 450
Labor Operation No. 23373190
Time Allowance: 1.0 hr.
Warranty Coverage: 5 years/60,000 miles