Transaxle Identification

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Fig 1: Identification Label Location

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1 - CLUTCH BELLHOUSING

2 - IDENTIFICATION LABEL

3 - SHIFT SHAFT ASSY.

The transaxle identification label (2). See Fig 1. is found on clutch housing (1), near the differential cavity.

Fig 2: Identification Label Breakdown

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1 - IDENTIFIER AND BUILD DATE CODE

2 - PART NUMBER

The label consists of the transaxle part number (2), as well a 12-digit engine identifier/build date code (1). See Fig 2. Digits 1-3 are the identifier (TCG = 2.2L Turbo Diesel - TBU = 2.4L Turbo). Digits 4-6 represent the day of year built. The 7th digit represents the calendar year of build, and the remaining 5 digits are the build sequence number. For example, a transaxle with the identifier "TCG114100003" is considered to be the 3rd transaxle built on the 114th day of the year 2001, and goes behind the 2.2L Turbo Diesel.