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Info - Release of New Torque Converter Bolt

Subject:Release of New Torque Converter Bolt

Models:2001 Cadillac Escalade
1998-2001 Chevrolet Camaro
1998-2001 Pontiac Firebird
1999-2001 Chevrolet and GMC C/K (New Style) Pickup and Utility Models



Model

Engine/Transmission

2001 Cadillac Escalade

With Hydra-Matic 4L80-E (RPO MT1) Automatic Transmission

1998-2001 Chevrolet Camaro

With 5.7L Engine (VIN G - RPO LS1) and Hydra-Matic 4L60E (RPO M30) Automatic Transmission

1998-2001 Pontiac Firebird

1999-2001 Chevrolet and GMC C/K (New Style) Pickup & Utility Models

With Hydra-Matic 4L60-E, 4L80-E (RPOs M30, MT1) or Allison 1000 (RPO M74) Automatic Transmissions

This bulletin is to inform dealers of the release of a new torque converter bolt, P/N 11519291, for the transmissions listed above.

When replacing or servicing the torque converter bolts, technicians may find that the bolts may be difficult to remove. In some cases, the internal allen slot of the bolt head may be "rounded out" when attempting to remove the bolt. If the torque converter bolts are damaged during removal and must be replaced, use only P/N 11519291. This new bolt has an external and internal hex head design for ease of removal.

Tighten
Tighten the torque converter bolts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

11519291

Bolt, Torque Converter

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.