FORWARD CLUTCH PLATE ASSEMBLY NEW STEEL PLATE P/N'S 700-4R

ALL 1982-1985 LIGHT DUTY WITH 700-R4 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS

Effective with the start of production of the 1985 THM 700-R4 transmission, ALL MODELS are being built with thicker steel clutch plates and thinner composition clutch plates in the forward clutch assembly.

The thickness change in the plates does not affect the overall "Stack Up" dimension for the forward clutch assembly when used in sets as shown below. Do not mix the new plates with plates for transmissions built prior to the 1985 model year.

Your parts catalog should reflect information contained in the chart below.

Model Year Part Name Thickness P/N ---------- ---------- --------- ---- 1982-1984 Forward Clutch Plate(Steel) 1.97mm(.077") 8642167

1982-1984 Forward Clutch Plate(Fiber) 2.03mm(.079") 8647350

1982-1984 Overhaul Kit 8642991

1985 Forward Clutch Plate(Steel) 2.29mm(.090") 8654325

1985 Forward Clutch Plate(Fiber) 1.78mm(.070") 8654324

1985 Overhaul Kit 8647980

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