IMPROPERLY MOLDED SOLENOID (SOL. 'A', 'B' AND TCC/VCC)

TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS: SUBJECT: HYDRA-MATIC 4T60E (M13) IMPROPERLY MOULDED SOLENOID (SOLENOID "A", "B" AND/OR "TCC/VCC")

TRANSMISSION MODELS: VEHICLE APPLICATIONS: ALL CHEVROLET W CAR/U-VAN PONTIAC H, W, CARS/U-VAN OLDSMOBILE C, E, H, W CARS/U-VAN BUICK C, E, H, W CARS CADILLAC C (DEVILLE, FLEETWOOD), E (ELDORADO), K (SEVILLE), V (ALLANTE) CARS

Condition: Refer to Figure 1 --------- Some vehicles equipped with a HYDRA-MATIC 4T60E (RPO M13) transaxle built between August 14, 1991 (Julian Date 226) and September 16, 1991 (Julian Date 259), may exhibit erratic shifts. Depending on the degree of solenoid walk-out, the following conditions may exist:

Solenoid Condition

"A" No Drive/Slips In Drive "B" 4th Gear Start "TCC/VCC" No Drive/Slips In Drive

Cause: Refer to Figure2 ----- Some solenoids may have the moulded plastic housing upside down. This can affect the holding ability of the spring retainer clip (314) to the solenoid assembly (315) and allow the spring retainer clip to become unclipped from the solenoid housing. If the spring retainer clip should become unclipped, the shift solenoid may separate from the control valve assembly (301), and cause the solenoid to become ineffective.

NOTE: Customers who drive on rough surfaced roads or after hitting a bump may be more inclined to knock the spring retainer clip loose from an affected solenoid.

Correction:

---------- When servicing any transaxle where the shift solenoid is not secured to the control valve assembly, it is essential to check the solenoid for the above mentioned condition before reassembling. If the solenoid is improperly moulded, it MUST be replaced.

Service Procedure:

If the transaxle contains an improperly moulded shift solenoid assembly, replace the solenoid with the part listed under "Service Parts Information."

Service Parts Information:

Part Number Description Model Usage ----------- ----------- ----------- 10478108 Solenoid Assembly ("A") All 10478108 Solenoid Assembly ("B") All 10478108 Solenoid Assembly (VCC/TCC) All

Service Manual Reference:

Complete service procedures are covered in appropriate Service Manuals.

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