STICKS IN GEAR/CLASH 1ST & 2ND 5SPEED M/T SERVICE INFORMATION

MODELS AFFECTED: 1983 SKYHAWKS WITH 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Early 1983 Skyhawks equipped with manual 5-speed transaxles may experience a condition of insufficient fluid even though the fluid level indicator (dipstick) reads slightly below the "FULL" mark. The condition is the result of a reservoir effect causing an amount of oil to become trapped in the 90 DEG elbow threaded to the case that the fill tube and dipstick enter (see illustration).

A fluid level reading 2mm below the "FULL" mark indicates the transaxle could have between zero and approximately two quarts of fluid in it. If this condition is noted, add 5W-30 motor oil (in one pint increments) to bring the level at least even with (or as much as 6mm above) the "FULL" mark.

Later model Skyhawk vehicles will incorporate a new design indicator (part number 14075760).

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