A/T - Shift Linkage Update

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Article No. 83-19-16


TRANSMISSION - AUTOMATIC - C3
- DEVIATION LEVEL SHIFT LINKAGE COMPONENTS (2.8L ENGINE ONLY)


LIGHT TRUCKS 1983 RANGER

Figure 15:

Approximately 250 units built in the month of January, 1983 had the shift linkage modified in production on an interim basis to eliminate the potential for shift rod contact/noise with the V6 engine bellcrank mounting bracket during engine rev-up/powertrain roll (Figure 15).

Figure 16:

If the interim shift rod (with the ground off pilot tip) and bellcrank require disassembly, attempts to reassemble these parts will result in damage to the plastic snap grommet and could result in inconsistent pivot/joint function. Therefore, a pre-assembled rod and bellcrank (E3TZ-7A185-H) must be installed in place of the interim shift rod and bellcrank when the original linkage is disassembled for service work (Figure 16).

The service components (E3TZ-7A185-H) are available pre-assembled to reduce complexity and prevent confusion between unique but similar C3 and C5 automatic transmission bellcrank systems. Linkage systems are also color coded Blue for C3 Transmission and Black for C5 Transmission.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E3TZ-7A185-H Rod & Bellcrank Assembly C


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: M
TIME: "Actual Time" as defined in the Warranty and Policy Manual. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 7A185 Code: 01