LEAK IN THE AXLE SEAL AREA (SHORTEN VENT HOSE). Chevrolet Cavalier 1995

SUBJECT: LEAK IN THE AXLE SEAL AREA (SHORTEN VENT HOSE)

MODELS: 1995-97 CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1995-97 PONTIAC SUNFIRE WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLE

CONDITION:

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A LEAK IN THE AXLE SEAL AREA.

CAUSE:

THE TRANSAXLE VENT HOSE MAY BE PINCHED BETWEEN THE AIR CLEANER AND STRUT TOWER.

CORRECTION:

TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, SHORTEN THE VENT HOSE WHICH IS 254 MM (10 INCHES) TO 165 TO 178 MM (6 1/2 TO 7 INCHES) AND RE-INSTALL.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

FOR VEHICLES REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY, USE:

LABOR OPERATION NUMBER: K2570 LABOR OPERATION TIME: 0.3 HR

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