Automatic Transaxle Breather - Relocation

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Models


1986-1987 LA (Colt) With 1.5 or 1.6 Cubic Inch Engine & All 1986-1987 NF45Z (Vista) Two-Wheel Drive


Subject


Relocation of Transaxle Breather


Index


TRANSMISSION


Date

May 18, 1987

No.


21-04-87 (C5-21)

P-1708

FIGURE 1:

SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Subject model vehicles built after May, 1986, with KM-170 series transaxles (No.. BQ3186 and beyond) have the breather relocated from the front of the bell housing through the front pump assembly, Figure 1, View A, to the top of the transaxle case adjacent to pulse generator "A", Figure 1, View B.
The following is a list of the part numbers:

Model New PN Prior PN

Transaxle Case Colt 1.5 MD726753 MD717418
Colt 1.6 MD726758 MD716877
Vista MD725832 MD721477

Oil Pump Assembly All MD725846 MD707571

Air Breather Cap All MD714422 Not Applicable


NOTE: NEW AND PRIOR COMPONENTS ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE


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