2013 Interim Model Year Design Change - Second Design Oil Delivery Tube
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Interim 2013 model year, a new design oil distribution tube was implemented into production. A first design tube (1) can be identified as not having the white plastic inspection caps. A second design tube (2) will include the white plastic inspection caps (3).
The second design tube (2) with inspection caps can be used to back-service on earlier assemblies. The tube caps are to be used as an inspection method to ensure the tube is properly and completely installed into the fittings.