M/T - MTX Click/Clunk/Rattle Noise in Reverse

Article No.
96-22-7

10/21/96

^ NOISE - "CLICK, CLUNK, RATTLE" - MTX TRANSAXLE REVERSE GEAR

^ TRANSAXLE - MTX - "CLICK, CLUNK, RATTLE" IN REVERSE GEAR

FORD:
1994-97 ASPIRE

ISSUE:
A "clicking, clunking, or rattling" noise may be caused by a shift lever that is not fully engaged in reverse gear, resulting in damaged gears. These noises are most noticeable when coasting rearward with the clutch disengaged.

ACTION:
Install a new input shaft, reverse idler gear and reverse gear. Refer to the appropriate year Aspire Service Manual, Section 07-03, for service details.

CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THE CUSTOMER KNOWS THAT WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE GEAR, THE CLUTCH MUST BE FULLY DISENGAGED WITH THE VEHICLE AT A COMPLETE STOP AND THE SHIFT LEVER FULLY ENGAGED IN REVERSE GEAR TO AVOID DAMAGING THE MTX TRANSAXLE.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

E8BZ-7017-B Input Shaft
E8BZ-7141-A Reverse Idler Gear
E8BZ-7K013-A Reverse Gear

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

962207A Remove - Install 5.3 Hrs.
Transaxle, Repair As
Outlined

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7141 56

OASIS CODES: 505000, 597997