A/T - New Thermo Element/Setting Procedure

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Bulletin 91-74T60-8


Date Jan. '91


Ref No. 91-087-74T60


Corp. Ref. No. 077152


SUBJECT: NEW THERMO ELEMENT AND THERMO ELEMENT PIN HEIGHT SETTING PROCEDURE ON ALL 1984-91 VEHICLES WITH 4T60 AND 4T60-E TRANSAXLES


MODELS AFFECTED: 1984-91 CENTURY 1985-91 ELECTRA/PARK AVENUE 1986-91 LESABRE AND RIVIERA 1988-91 REGAL AND REATTA

BULLETIN COVERS: (Figure 1)


A view thermo element that contains an additional open slot (instead of a hole) so the element can be installed after setting the height of both pins. Installing the thermo element after setting the height of both pins could help reduce the potential for damage, which can change the cold-to-hot fluid level calibration during the installation. This will help prevent durability concerns associated with incorrect fluid levels. The new thermo element can be used on all previous model Hydra-Matic 4T60 transaxles.

IMPORTANT:


When reading the fluid level indicator, check both sides to ensure the reading is accurate and not a false reading caused by the rotating parts splashing fluid onto the indicator. A false reading could show a low reading on the indicator when, in fact, the true fluid level is below the end of the indicator.

SERVICE PROCEDURE: (Figures 1 and 2)

Figure 1 - Thermo Element:

Figure 2 - Thermo Element Installation:

Refer to the following procedure whenever the height setting of both pins for this new thermo element is necessary.

1. Set the middle thermo pin (102 or *123) height with J-34094-A.

2. Install the element plate (104 or *122).

3. Install the pins and washers (103 or *120) using J-34094-A to set the height of both washers. First, set the pin that is furthest from the accumulators. Then set the other pin. This will ensure that both pins will be set correctly.


4. Carefully install the thermo element between the two pins without bending the element too much. "V" in Thermo Element must contact the element plate.


* = Referenced part illustration numbers are for Hydra-Matic 4T60-E only.


DATE OF PRODUCTION CHANGE:


Beginning November 16, 1990 (Julian Date 320), all 1991 Hydra-Matic 4T60 and 4T60-E transaxles were built with the new thermo element.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:


The new thermo element will be in the thermo element package when the stock of the previous thermo element is depleted.


NOTICE: Do not try to modify the previous thermo element to the new element - this will change the calibration of the fluid level in the transaxle bottom pan and could cause a durability concern.