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A/T - (3-2) Downshift Flare Condition

Model Year 1983

Bulletin No.. 83-173A

File in Group 70

Number

31A

Date
June '84
SUBJECT: THREE-TWO (3-2) DOWNSHIFT FLARE

MODELS AFFECTED: 1982 & 1983 RIVIERAS EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES (VIN CODE Y) AND THM 325-4L MODEL "OE" TRANSMISSIONS


NOTICE: This bulletin supersedes Bulletin 83-173, File Group 70, Number 31, dated August 1983, to include updated information (adds 1982 models). Please discard original Bulletin and replace with new Bulletin 81-173A.


Some 1982 thru 1983 Rivieras equipped with 5.0L (Vin Code Y) engines and THM 325-4L "OE" model transmissions may experience a 3-2 downshift flare which is most noticeable at 25-30 m.p.h.

When servicing any 1982 thru 1983 THM 325 -4L "OE" model transmission for this 3-2 downshift flare, order service package number 8635953.

SERVICE PACKAGE 8635953 CONTAINS:

1 Control Valve Assembly
1 Pressure Regulator Spring
1 Intermediate Servo Cushion Spring
1 Control Valve Spacer Plate
1 3-4 Accumulator Spring
1 Instruction Sheet

Follow guidelines given in your service manual for installation procedures of item contained in this service package.