A/T - Revised Rear Bushing Remove and Install Procedure
90buick03Bulletin 90-7200-1
Date Feb. '90
Ref.No. 90-080-7200
Corp.Ref.No. 077103R
SUBJECT: NEW ON-VEHICLE SERVICE PROCEDURE - REMOVE REAR CASE BUSHING OR REAR EXTENSION BUSHING
MODELS AFFECTED: ALL 1977 THROUGH 1990 MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THM2004R, THM200C AND THM200 TRANSMISSIONS
BULLETIN COVERS:
A new rear bushing (or rear extension bushing) removal/ installation procedure, that can be performed while the transmission is in the vehicle. This procedure saves labor time on each of the following transmission models:
THM 200-4R THM 200-C THM 200
Labor savings are different on each model but can be significant.
Figure 1 - Rear Case Extension Bushing Remover And Installer:
Figure 2 - Bushing Removal Procedure:
Figure 3 - Bushing Installation Procedure:
SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:
This tool is currently available from Kent-Moore:
J 38119 - Rear Case Extension Bushing Remover and Installer
SERVICE PROCEDURE: (Figures 1, 2, 3)
IMPORTANT: J 38119 includes two expansion tubes - one silver and one black. Use the BLACK tube for GM transmissions.
Begin each procedure by raising vehicle on a hoist.
Bushing Removal Procedure. (Figure 2)
1. Disconnect propshaft from rear of transmission.
2. Remove rear case seal.
3. Assemble tool as shown in figure 2.
4. Insert collet into rear opening of transmission case.
5. Slide expansion tube into segmented collet.
6. Turn cap to lock collet into position.
7. Use a 15/16" end wrench and turn bolt clockwise to remove bushing.
8. Remove J 38119 with collet attached.
Bushing Installation Procedure: (Figure 3)
1. Remove long bolt from cap of J 38119.
2. Place new bushing over segmented collet.
3. Slide black expansion tube into segments.
4. Turn cap to lock collet into place.
5. Install new bushing into transmission by driving J38119 in firmly with a plastic hammer.
6. Turn cap to unlock collet.
7. Remove J 38119.
8. Remove collet.
9. Install rear case seal. 10. Connect propshaft to rear of transmission.
SERVICE MANUAL REFERENCE:
This procedure is not currently included in any Service Manual.