Engine Oil Filter - Oil Drips Off Axle or Frame

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NUMBER: 91-T-144

CORP.REF.NO: 106101

DATE: June 1991

SECTION: 6A


SUBJECT:
OIL DRIPS OFF AXLE OR FRAME WHEN OIL FILTER IS REMOVED NEW OIL DRIP PAN ASSEMBLY

MODELS/YEARS:
1991 NINETY-EIGHT AND TORONADO


CONDITION: Some owners of the above vehicles may comment that oil drips off the frame or axle onto the garage floor shortly after an oil filter change.





CORRECTION: An oil drip pan assembly (P/N 24500643) and fastener (P/N 24501057) have been released for service. Parts are available from GMSPO.

Installation Procedure:
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Snap drip pan onto studs as shown in the illustration.
3. Press fastener P/N 24501057 into the transaxle extension housing to secure drain end of the drip pan.
4. Lower vehicle.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Labor Operation Number: J0962
Labor Time: 0.2 hour
Trouble Code: 92