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4th Gear Whine Repair - keywords AF235 aisin accelerate bearing differential excessive hot noise

Subject:4th Gear Whine Repair

Models:2004 Saturn ION
with AF235 Transmission



The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

Customers may complain of a whine noise from the transaxle when hot on acceleration at 25-40mph in 4th gear.

Recommendation/Instructions:

After having verified the complaint, the following parts will need to be replaced to affect a repair.

Part Number

Description

24224391

Differential Assembly - Front

24220784

Gear Assembly - Front Differential Transfer Driven (w/shaft)

24220652

Gear Assembly - Output

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.