Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Emissions
- Safety
- Customer Interest
- A/C WOT Switch - Poor Engine performance
- Carburetor - Poor Performance/Flooding
- Fuel Filter - Engine Stalls On Brake Stop After Hot Soak
- Fuel Filter - Repeated Plugging
- Fuel System - Engine Stalling/Fuel Starvation
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Air Intake System - Loss of Performance/hard Restart
- Steering - Squeaking Noise
- Power Steering Gear - Pinion Seal Leaks
- Steering Gear Input Shaft Seal - Fluid Leak
- Distributor/Rotor - Misfire at Idle
- Valve Stem Seals - Oil Consumption/Smoky Exhaust
- Engine - Loss of Power/Stalling after Hot Soak
- Exhaust Manifold Pipe - Exhaust Leaks
- Muffler - Lack of Power/Stalls/No Start
- Engine - Rough Idle Condition
- Shock Strut Upper Mount - Clunking Noise
- Wheels - Shake/Steering Wheel Nibble
- Engine - Vibration at Idle in DRIVE
- Rear Brakes - Squealing Noise
- Brake Booster - Vacuum Hose Routing
- Ignition System - Weak/No Spark
- Distributor - Oil Leak
- Engine -Surge During Road Loads
- Engine - Road Load Surging
- Ignition Coil - Possible Damage From Antitheft Devices
- Distributor - Surging/Power Loss/Poor Economy
- Distributor - Rough Idle/Reduced Power/Spark Knock
- VV Carburetor - Engine Stalls/Stumbles
- Engine - Gradual Reduction of Power/Hard Restarts
- Engine - Exhaust Backfires On Deceleration
- Engine - Miss During Cold Engine Driveaway
- Carburetor - Hard Start/Stalling
- Engine - Poor Fuel Economy/Erratic Idle
- Heater Outlet Tube - Engine Overheating/Coolant loss
- `B' Pillar - Cosmetic Crack At Belt Line
- Windshield Pillar Joint - Water Leaks
- Recall - EGR Valve Replacement
- Exhaust - Squeaky Flex Joint Gasket
- Third Door Latch Assembly - Malfunction
- Inside Door Handles - Air Leaks to Interior
- Front/Rear Door Handles - Air Drafts
- Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
- Wiper/Washer - Low Fluid Warning Light Stays On
- EGR Valve - Surging/Bucking
- A/T - Synthetic Fluid Availability
- Control Arm - Snap/Pop/Clunk Noise
- Choke - Engine Idles Rough/Stalls
- Engine - Stalling/Poor Starting in Cold Regions
- Axle Shaft - Front End Vibration
- Door/Vent Windows - Excessive Efforts to Open
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- A/T - Engine Speed-Up During 2nd to 3rd gear Shift
- A/T - ATX, 2nd to 3rd Gear Shift Concerns
- A/T - No 1st to 2nd Gear Shift on Acceleration
- Engine - Erratic Idle Speeds
- Heater/Air Conditioner - Foreign Objects Enter Plenum
- Engine - Lack of Power
- Factory Modifications
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 91118 - 05/30/91
- 90146 - 07/15/90
- 90113 - 05/23/90
- 89193 - 09/20/89
- 8384 - 04/09/83
- Windshield and Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Body - Improved Aftermarket Air Dry Seam Sealer
- Air Conditioning - Musty or Mildew Type Odors
- A/C System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- A/C - O Ring Removal From Spring Lock Coupling
- Steering Gear - Pinion Seal Leak
- Electrical Diode - Identification/Service Replacements
- Brake Rotor - Machining With On-Vehicle Equipment
- A/T - Fluid Application Charts
- A/C System - New A/C Filter Kit
- A/C - New Filter to Prevent Compressor Damage
- A/C System - New Filter Kit
- Air Conditioning - Prevent Damage to Compressor
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Tips
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- A/C System - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- Wheels - Proper Lug Torque Procedures
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tip
- A/T - Transmission Fluid Usage Charts
- Automatic Transmission - Fluid Usage Charts
- A/C - Filter Kit Installation After Replacing Compressor
- A/C Compressor Replacement - Refrigerant Filtering
- A/C System - Use of R12 Refrigerant Substitutes
- Air Conditioning - Filtering Refrigerant
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Recall/Owner Notification Program - Index Update
- Brakes - Noise Diagosis/Repair TSB Sumary
- Overview
- Brake Noise Description and Application Chart
- Article No. 85-4-31
- Article No. 86-12-5
- Article No. 86-19-5
- Article No. 87-8-14
- Article No. 87-13-20
- Article No. 87-16-7
- Article No. 87-20-14
- Article No. 87-20-15
- Article No. 87-23-11
- Article No. 88-13-7
- Article No. 88-14-6
- Article No. 88-20-6
- Article No. 88-21-2
- Article No. 88-25-9
- Article No. 89-1-13
- Air Conditioning - Odor Service Procedure
- A/C WOT Switch - Poor Performance
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- A/C WOT Switch - Poor Engine performance
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- Steering - Voluntary Returnability
- Adhesives and Sealants - Availability and Usage
- Engine - Pistons Burned or Ring Lands Broken
- Power Steering Pump - Changes
- Power Steering pump - Rotor and `C' Clip Changes
- Carburetor - Poor Performance/Flooding
- Fuel Filter - Replacement Information
- Fuel Filter - Engine Stalls On Brake Stop After Hot Soak
- Fuel Filter - Repeated Plugging
- Fuel System - Engine Stalling/Fuel Starvation
- Engine - Stall/No Start Condition in Cold Regions
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Graphic Display - False or No Warnings
- Air Intake System - Loss of Performance/hard Restart
- Spark Plug - New Service Application
- Spark Plug - New Tapered Seat Design
- Conical Seat Spark Plugs -Service Precautions
- A/C - Warner Compressor Clutch Replacement
- Heater Core - Leakage Diagnostic Tips
- Recall - Overheated Blower Motor Resistors
- Recall 82V045000: Blower Motor Resistor
- Front Sruts - Revised Removal and Installation
- Inner Tie Rod - Replacement Procedure
- Steering - Squeaking Noise
- Power Steering Gear - Revised Assembly
- Power Steering Gear - Pinion Seal Leaks
- Power Steering Gear - Pinion Seal Replacement
- Steering Gear Input Shaft Seal - Fluid Leak
- Steering Gear - Service Replacement Gear
- Steering Rack - Pinion Seal Leaks
- Steering Gear - Simplified Valve Seal Service
- Steering Gear - Attaching Hardware
- Distributor/Rotor - Misfire at Idle
- Distributor - Ignition Rotor Alignment Procedure
- Cylinder Head - Revised Installation Procedure
- Engine Piston - Identification Markings
- Valve Stem Seals - Oil Consumption/Smoky Exhaust
- Water Pump - Special Installation Instructions
- Engine - Loss of Power/Stalling after Hot Soak
- Aluminum Radiator - Repair Precautions
- Radiator - Identification and Service Procedures
- Crankshaft Seal - Leaks, Air Pressure Test
- Seals For Rocker Cover, Oil Pan, and Crankshaft
- Exhaust Manifold Pipe - Exhaust Leaks
- Muffler - Lack of Power/Stalls/No Start
- Engine - Rough Idle Condition
- Shock Strut Upper Mount - Clunking Noise
- Shock Absorber - Manual Revisions
- Aluminum Wheels - Wear/Corrosion Damage
- Wheels - Shake/Steering Wheel Nibble
- Tires - Michelin TRX Availability
- Aluminum Wheel - New Improved Wrench Adapter
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Wheel Stud - Removal Procedure
- Engine - Vibration at Idle in DRIVE
- Front Door Weatherstrips - Shredded/Worn
- Differential Pinion Bolt - Removal Aid
- A/T - ATX Final Gear Housing Bolt Replacement
- Injector O-Rings - Ordering Information
- MCU - Diagnostic Procedure Change
- EGR Solenoids - Contamination
- Rear Brakes - Squealing Noise
- Brake Booster - Vacuum Hose Routing
- Alternator - Rectifier Bench Test Procedure
- Ignition System Resistance - Manual Revision
- Duraspark II Ignition - Revised Applications
- TFI Ignition Module - Diagnostic Procedure
- TFI Module - Connector Blade Interference
- Ignition System - Weak/No Spark
- Distributor - Oil Leak
- Engine -Surge During Road Loads
- Engine - Road Load Surging
- Ignition Coil - Possible Damage From Antitheft Devices
- Ignition Distributor - Advance Unit Not Adjustable
- Distributor - Surging/Power Loss/Poor Economy
- Distributor - Rough Idle/Reduced Power/Spark Knock
- VV Carburetor - Engine Stalls/Stumbles
- Carburetor and Tune-Up Specifications
- Carburetor/Tune-Up Specifications
- Fuel Tube/Connector - Service Procedure
- Engine - Gradual Reduction of Power/Hard Restarts
- Fuel Tank - Tank Fill Procedure
- Fuel Tank - Overfilling Prevention
- Engine - Exhaust Backfires On Deceleration
- Recall - Emission System Modifications
- Engine - Miss During Cold Engine Driveaway
- Carburetor - Hard Start/Stalling
- Engine - Poor Fuel Economy/Erratic Idle
- Recall - Seat Belt Spacer Installation
- Seat/Shoulder Belts - General Service Information
- Overview
- Section 1 -Identification of Seat Belt System Types For Model Years 1974-1985
- Section 2-Description of Seat Belt System For Model Years 1974-1985
- A.Continuous Loop Three-Point Shoulder/Lap Belt - System With Moveable Tongue and One Retractor - 1976 to Present Cars and Ligh
- B.Dual Retractor Three-Point Shoulder/Lap System - 1974 to 1983 Cars and Light Trucks and 1974 to 1985 Econolines and Club Wago
- C.Two-Point System - Center Front/Rear and Rear Seat Lap Belts
- Section 3-Functional Test Procedure For Shoulder Harness
- Section 4-Functional Test Procedure For Lap Belts and Retractor
- Section 5-Seat Belt Procedure After an Accident
- Section 6-Cleaning Belt Webbing
- Section 7-Service Parts
- Section 8-Service Recalls Involving Seat Belts
- Section 9-TSB's Involving Seat Belts
- Brake Rotor - Machining Equipment/Warranty Information
- Vehicle - Intermittent Operation Diagnosis
- Engine - Power Loss/Quitting TSB Summary
- Temperature Gauge - Reads Low/Erratic
- Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
- Heater Outlet Tube - Engine Overheating/Coolant loss
- M/T - Clutch Cable Installation
- High Strength Steels - Welding Procedures
- `B' Pillar - Cosmetic Crack At Belt Line
- Sheet Metal - Roof Panel Replacement
- Windshield Pillar Joint - Water Leaks
- Antitheft Devices - Installation Precautions
- Aftermarket Antitheft Devices - Hard Start/No Start
- Emission Test - Procedure
- Idle Emissions - Test Procedure
- Recall - EGR Valve Replacement
- Emission Control System - Technician's Glossary
- Fuel System - Liquid/Vapor Leak Detection
- Exhaust - Squeaky Flex Joint Gasket
- EEC Systems - Symptomized Comprehensive TSB Index
- EEC Harness - Engine Stalls/Stumble
- Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
- Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
- Third Door Latch Assembly - Malfunction
- Tailgate - Hinge/Latch Release Adjustment Revision
- Carburetor - Specification Correction
- Distributor Stator - Replacement Procedure
- Inside Door Handles - Air Leaks to Interior
- Front/Rear Door Handles - Air Drafts
- Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
- Windshield - Revised Service Procedure
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Windshield - Revised Installation Procedure
- Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
- Door Glass Spacer/Retainer - Correct Usage
- Wiper/Washer - Low Fluid Warning Light Stays On
- Windshield Washer Nozzle - New Adjustable Design
- Bumpers - Isolator and Bracket Assembly Replacement
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
- Engine Coolant - Proper Service Fill Procedure
- Rocker Arm Stud - Update/Service
- A/T - ATX Reverse Clutch Snap Ring
- A/T - ATX Improved Direct Clutch Cylinder
- A/T - ATX Service Procedure revision
- Automatic Transmission - Service Tips
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - ATX Revised Service Procedure
- A/T - ATX Revised Piston Seals For Direct Clutch
- A/T - ATX Planetary Gear Design Changes
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - ATX Planetary Gear Interchange
- A/T - ATX Bind-Up In Reverse
- A/T - ATX No Upshift Condition/Occurs Very Suddenly
- A/T - ATX No Upshift/Governor Drive Gear
- A/T - ATX Shifting Problems After Rebuild
- A/T - ATX Problems and Solutions
- A/T - ATX Governor Driving Gear and Driven Gear Wipe Out
- A/T - Pressure Tap Locations
- A/T - ATX Erratic Upshifts Sometimes No Upshift
- A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - Front Bushing Wear
- A/T - ATX Late or No Upshift
- A/T - ATX No Movement In Any Direction
- A/T - Installation Of In-Line Fluid Filter and Flow Test
- A/T - Math Formulas Part I
- A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
- A/T - ATX New Design Lip Seals
- A/T - Math Part II
- A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
- EGR Valve - Surging/Bucking
- A/T - Synthetic Fluid Availability
- A/T, M/T - New `Mercon' Transmission Fluid
- A/T, M/T - Fluid Usage Chart
- Control Arm - Snap/Pop/Clunk Noise
- Choke - Engine Idles Rough/Stalls
- Spark Plug Boot - Damage During Removal
- High Altitude Modifications
- Recall - Emission Control System Modification
- Oil Leak - Rotunda Black Light Diagnostic Procedures
- Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
- Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
- Fuel System - Technician's Glossary
- Engine - Stalling/Poor Starting in Cold Regions
- Engine - Hard Starting When Cold
- Speed Control - New Rotunda Tester Information
- Axle Shaft - Front End Vibration
- A/T Speedometer Gear - Installation Precaution
- Door/Vent Windows - Excessive Efforts to Open
- Safety Belts - Service Procedure, Manual Revision
- Recall 83V063000: Door Lock Pillar Reinforcement
- Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials
- Paint - Cosmetic Surface Service Procedures
- Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
- Paint - Iron Particle Removal
- Recall 81V047000: Fuel Filler and Vent Pipe Assemblies
- Recall - Adjustment of the Altitude Compensator
- High Altitude Compensator - New Service Replacement Kit
- A/C - Pressure Cycling Switch Diagnostic Procedure
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- Carburetor - High Altitude Modifications
- High Altitude Adjustment
- Cylinder Head Bolts - Torque Washer Usage
- A/T - Engine Speed-Up During 2nd to 3rd gear Shift
- A/T - ATX, 2nd to 3rd Gear Shift Concerns
- A/T - No 1st to 2nd Gear Shift on Acceleration
- A/T - C3/A4LD - Upshift/Downshift Slippage/Leaks
- Engine - Erratic Idle Speeds
- Distributor Stator - Removal
- Headlamp Bulb - Replacement Recommendations
- Recall 81V084000: Brake Booster Failure
- A/C - R12 Refrigerant Substitutes Service Tip
- R-12 Refrigerant - Substitutes
- Air Conditioning - Use of Correct Fluorescent Tracer Dye
- A/T - Planet Gear Service Interchangeability
- Heater/Air Conditioner - Foreign Objects Enter Plenum
- A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures
- Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
- Differential - Revised Removal Procedure
- Electric Choke System - Testing Tool
- Engine - Lack of Power
- Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification
- Rear Camber - Adjustment Procedure
- Seat Back Frame - Unauthorized Service
- A/T - ATX - Revised Converter Hub Seal/Service