NEW FORWARD AND DIRECT CLUTCH THM 125C TRANSAXLE

VEHICLES AFFECTED: All 1985 THM 125C

At the start of production for 1985 all THM 125C transaxles are being built with a new forward and direct clutch assembly (see Figures 1 & 2).

The 1985 production forward and direct clutch assemblies are not interchangeable with the 1984 or prior model year forward and direct clutch assemblies. See Figures 1 & 2 for identification.

For 1984 and past model service, a new forward and direct clutch housing service assemblies are now available (see Figures 4 & 5). The direct clutch housing service package, Part Number 8653978, will contain the following:

Direct clutch housing assembly

Direct clutch piston assembly

Direct clutch piston inner, outer and centre seals

Intermediate band assembly

The forward clutch housing service package, Part Number 8653977, will contain the following:

Forward clutch housing assembly

NOTICE: Do not use any component parts from the 1985 production forward clutch assembly or direct clutch assembly to service prior model year clutch assemblies. This includes the 1985 production composition clutch plates for both the forward and direct clutch. Refer to Figures 1 through 6 for component identification and refer to the appropriate service parts book.

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