Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1979 Buick Skyhawk Base, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
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FORD-LINCOLN-MERCURY
| Application | (1)Part No. | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 Liter 4-Cyl. | |||||||
| Man. Trans. | |||||||
| Federal | D7EE-BA, D9ZE-EA, D9ZE-GA | ||||||
| Calif. | D7EE-BA, D9EE-AA | ||||||
| Auto. Trans. | |||||||
| Federal, High Alt. | D7EE-BA, D7EE-CA | ||||||
| Calif. | D7EE-HA, D9ZE-FA | ||||||
| 2.8 Liter 6-Cyl.(2) | |||||||
| Man. Trans. | |||||||
| Federal | 77TF-AA | ||||||
| Calif. | 77TF-EA | ||||||
| Auto. Trans. | |||||||
| Federal | 77TF-CA, D77TF-CA | ||||||
| Calif. | 79TF-FA, 79TF-EA | ||||||
| 200" 6-Cyl. | |||||||
| Man. Trans. | |||||||
| Federal, High Alt. | D8BE-EA | ||||||
| Auto. Trans. | |||||||
| Federal, High Alt. | D7BE-EA, D8BE-EA, D9BE-DA | ||||||
| Calif. | D7BE-GA, D9TE-BA | ||||||
| 250" 6-Cyl. | |||||||
| Man. Trans. | |||||||
| Federal, High Alt. | D8BE-JA | ||||||
| Auto. Trans. | |||||||
| Federal, High Alt. | D9DE-CA | ||||||
| Calif. | D8DE-CA | ||||||
| 302" V8 | |||||||
| Man. Trans. | |||||||
| Federal | D9BE-CA | ||||||
| Auto. Trans. | |||||||
| Federal | D9ZE-CA, D9AE-ZA, D9AE-AAA, D7DE-AA | ||||||
| Calif. | D8DE-AA, D8DE-EA, D7DE-JA, D9AE-ABA, D97E-CA | ||||||
| 351" V8 | |||||||
| Man. Trans. | |||||||
| Federal | D7TE-ALA, D9TE-AMA | ||||||
| Auto. Trans. | |||||||
| Federal | D7TE-AMA, D9AE-PA, D9SE-AA, D80E-AA | ||||||
| Calif. | D7AE-UA, D9TE-AKA, D9AE-BA, D9AE-DA | ||||||
| 400" V8 | |||||||
| Man. Trans. | |||||||
| Federal | D7TE-AMA | ||||||
| Calif. | D9TE-AMA | ||||||
| Auto. Trans. | |||||||
| Federal, High Alt. | D80E-AA, D9AE-YA | ||||||
| Calif. | D9TE-AKA, D9AE-ACA | ||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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