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Parking Lock Rod Assembly - Revised to One Piece

Model Year 1983

Bulletin No. 83-149

File in Group 70

Number 23

Date July '83
SUBJECT: ONE PIECE ROD ASSEMBLY - PARKING LOCK

MODELS AFFECTED: ALL 1983 THM 200-4R TRANSMISSIONS

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Beginning in October, 1982, the parking lock rod assembly, in all 1983 THM 200-4R transmissions, was changed to a one piece assembly (Figure #1). Previously, the parking lock rod assembly was a two piece assembly (Figure #2).
In servicing any THM 200-4R with this parking lock rod assembly, it is important that the correct detent lever be used. Refer to the chart below for proper usage of the parts for the parking lock rod assembly. These parts are not interchangeable.

First Design (Two Piece)

Rod Assembly - Parking Lock 8639110
Lever - Inside Detent 8634184


Second Design (One Piece)

Rod & Lever Assembly - Parking Lock 8634991