SLIPS IN 1ST AND/OR NO 1ST GEAR/NEW PISTON SEALS

MODELS/YEARS ALL 1980-1990 MODELS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40 (THM 125/125C) TRANSAXLE (RPO - MD9)

BULLETIN COVERS:

New Forward Clutch Piston Seals (626, 627) made of Viton. These new Viton seals replace the currently used lip seals which may become brittle and take a permanent heat set (become flat) with high mileage, allowing possible leaks in the forward clutch (624). Refer to Figure 1.

DATE OF PRODUCTION CHANGE:

Viton seals went into production for all Willow Run built HYDRA-MATIC 3T40 (THM 125C) transaxles October 6, 1989 (Julian Date 279).

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

This new Viton seal can be used on all model year HYDRA-MATIC 3T40 (THM 125C) transaxles.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:

Refer to the following part number when ordering new Viton seals to service the Forward clutch assembly.

Part Number Description ------------ ------------ 8631986 Piston Seals (Viton) Forward Clutch

Current packages will be revised to contain new Viton seals. Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

SERVICE MANUAL REFERENCE:

Refer to the HYDRA-MATIC 3T40 (THM 125C) (MD9) Automatic Transaxle Unit repair section of your service manual whenever service of the Forward Clutch is necessary.

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