REVERSE SHUDDER OR 3-2 TIP-IN FLARE AT 21-24 MPH

MODELS AFFECTED: 1989 REGALS WITH 3.1L ENGINES (VIN CODE T)

Condition

Some 1989 Buick Regals built before breakpoints 9148046, 1135062, equipped with 3.1L engine and 4 speed automatic transmission may exhibit one or both of the following reverse shudder conditions:

A. "Apply" Shudder - When the driver accelerates from a standstill (with transaxle in reverse) the vehicle shudders.

B. "Lift-Foot" Shudder - When the driver accelerates at light to medium throttle (with transaxle in reverse) then quickly lifts their foot off the throttle the vehicle shudders.

Some of these vehicles may also exhibit a 3-2 tip-in flare condition at 21-24 mph.

Service Procedure (Figures 1 and 2)

To repair either of the reverse shudder conditions install a new vacuum modulator pipe assembly which incorporates an in-line .031" brass orifice.

In the unlikely event that the new modulator pipe doesn't eliminate the reverse shudder, an updated calibration package may be installed on. any OCJH, OCHH, OYLH, or OYKH model transaxle built before (Julian date 086) March 27, 1989. All units built after Julian date 086 were built with the updated calibration. The updated calibration package cannot be used on any other models.

If the new modulator pipe and updated calibration package doesn't eliminate the shudder then reference the 440-T4 Transaxle Diagnosis section in the Regal Service Manual for other potential causes.

To repair a 3-2 tip-in flare condition, on a vehicle equipped with a OCJH, OYLH, OCHH, or OYKH model transaxle built before (Julian date 086) March 27, 1989, an updated calibration package may be installed.

Service Parts

Part Number Description Model Year Model Usage ----------- ----------- ---------- ------------ 10150082 Vacuum Modulator Pipe W/.031 orifice

8662993 Calibration Pkg.- Reverse 1989-1990 OCJH, OYLH Shudder/3-2 Flare

- Valve, Line Boost - Bushing, Line Boost Valve - Spring, Pressure Regulator Modulator Boost - Valve, Reverse Boost - Bushing, Reverse Boost - Spring, Reverse Boost - Plate, Valve Body Spacer - Gasket, Spacer Plate/Channel Plate - Gasket, Spacer Plate/Valve Body - Instruction Sheet

8662992 Calibration Pkg.- Reverse 1989-1990 OCHH, OYKH Shudder/3-2 Flare

- Same Description as 8662993

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Use applicable labor operations and times.

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