HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDER REPL. (REPLACE CYLINDER NOT MOTOR)

Subject: HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDER REPLACEMENT (CAN BE REPLACED WITHOUT REPLACING MOTOR)

Models Affected: 1988-1992 SUNBIRD CONVERTIBLE SERIES

Replacement of the hydraulic lift cylinder should not include replacement of the hydraulic motor and pump assembly unless it has been determined the motor and pump assembly is malfunctioning. Investigation of returned field failures of motor and pump assemblies show that the problem is with the hydraulic lift cylinder only and not the motor.

The correct procedure for checking the hydraulic lift cylinder and the motor and pump assembly can be found in the Service Manual.

Labor Operation: B3420 - RH Hydraulic Lift Cylinder B3421 - LH Hydraulic Lift Cylinder B3460 - Motor and Pump Assembly

Labor Time: B3420/B3421 .8 Hours B3460 .9 Hours

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