Info - Equinox AF-33 Automatic Transaxle Mid-Year Changes
| Subject: | Equinox AF-33 Automatic Transaxle Mid-Year Changes |
| Models: | 2005 Chevrolet Equinox |
| with All Wheel Drive (AWD) Built After VIN Breakpoint 56201441 |
| with Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Built After VIN Breakpoint 56204410 |
| and Transmission Auto 5-Speed, AISIN, AF33 (RPO M09 or M45) |
2005 Mid-Year Production Change
Some 2005 model year Chevrolet Equinox produced in June 2005 were built with model year 2006 automatic transaxles and calibrations. Breakpoints for AWD and FWD are listed above.
- Transmission I.D. Location
- Model Number
- GM I.D. Code
- GM Part Number
- Calibration Code
- AW Production Unit Number
- Serial Number During the Month of Manufacture
- Assembly Line Code
- Model of Transaxle, V = 55-50SN
- Month of Manufacture, A = Jan, B = Feb, etc.
- Year of Manufacture, 03 = 2003
Positive identification of the correct model year transaxle can be made by viewing the Aisin transaxle metal ID tag on the transaxle by standing in front of the vehicle on the driver’s side. Use a flashlight and look between the battery box and the engine to see the part number, #4 shown in the illustration above, on the metal tag just rearward of the pop rivet. The part number is broken into two rows of numbers within this area of the transaxle metal tag.
2005 Aisin Transaxle Metal Tag Production Part Numbers (4): | |
|---|---|
AWD | FWD |
24223 561 | 24223 318 |
2006 Aisin Transaxle Metal Tag Production Part Numbers: | |
|---|---|
AWD | FWD |
24228 274 | 24228 749 |
Service Changes Required For 2005 Model Transaxles
When performing automatic transaxle repairs on any 2005 Equinox, it will be necessary to verify the transaxle model year by part number prior to ordering repair parts. When servicing an assembly that is tagged with a 2006 part number on the transaxle tag, refer to the 2006 parts list in the parts book and follow the 2005 parts list for transaxles tagged with a 2005 part number.
Service parts will continue to be available; however, as GMSPO stock of transaxle assemblies is depleted, a 2006 Service Replacement Transmission Assembly will replace the 2005 service part number.
Important: It becomes critical to properly determine which transaxle production part number is in the vehicle prior to servicing for purpose of determining which calibration should be in the vehicle.
If a 2006 service replacement transaxle is being installed in a 2005 Equinox, the technician must contact the Techline Customer Support Center (TCSC) at 1-800-828-6860 (English) or 1-800-503-3222 (French) with the VIN and the production part number from the metal tag on the replacement transaxle. TCSC will furnish a VCI number to allow correct reprogramming of the TCM. 2005 Equinox models produced with 2006 transaxles are automatically in the SPS database and include all 2006 calibration changes.
