BEARING NOISE IN PARK/NEUTRAL DRIVE SPROCKET THM 125-C

This bulletin is being reissued to correct the name "Bearing Assembly" as shown in the illustration (page 2) to "Driven Sprocket Roller Cage Bearing". Also indicated is the correct location on the illustration.

Some 1982 and 1983 THM 125C transmissions may experience a noise condition, best described as a high pitched whine.

This noise condition, if only noticeable in park or neutral, and not in drive or reverse (while stopped with the brakes applied) could be caused from one or more of the following bearings:

(see illustration)

1. Drive Sprocket Roller Cage Bearing 2. Driven Sprocket Roller Cage Bearing 3. Driven Sprocket Thrust Bearing

When servicing any 1982 or 1983 THM 125C for this bearing noise, first inspect the drive and driven sprocket roller cage bearings and driven sprocket thrust bearing for wear or damage. If wear or damage is visable on any of the above bearings, replace them with service parts listed below:

1. Drive Sprocket Roller Cage Bearing - 8631186 2. Driven Sprocket Roller Cage Bearing - 8631190 3. Driven Sprcket Thrust Bearing - 9436851

Refer to your service manual for removal and installation procedures of the drive and driven sprocket support cage bearing.

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