Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: Labor Times

1992 Mercury Sable V6-232 3.8LSECTION Labor Times
Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Tune-Up1.40.0BIncludes: R&R Trans Pan, Service Filter And Make All Necessary Adjustments.
Diagnose/Test
Transaxle Electronic Diagnosis
AXOD, AXOD-E, AX4S1.81.3A
Note
Pin Point Test Diagnosis, Add0.50.3A
Replace
AXOD, AXOD-E, AX4S
Complete Assembly Without Transfer of Parts
AXOD-E8.30.0B
Note
To Replace Flywheel, Add0.40.0B
Overhaul/Rebuild
AXOD, AXOD-E, AX4S
AXOD-E16.10.0AIncludes: R&R Differential.
RENDER: 1.0x

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