A/T - New Forward and Direct Clutch

Bulletin: 85-7125-5

Date: Apr 1985

Ref. No.: 85-210-7125

SUBJECT: NEW FORWARD AND DIRECT CLUTCH FOR 1985 PRODUCTION

MODELS AFFECTED: ALL 1985 THM 125C TRANSAXLES

FIGURE 1 - 1985 PRODUCTIONFORWARD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:

FIGURE 2 - 1985 PRODUCTIONDIRECT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:

At the start of production for 1985 all THM 125C transaxles are being built with a new forward and direct clutch assembly (see Figures 1 & 2).

The 1985 production forward and direct clutch assemblies are not interchangeable with the 1984 or prior model year forward and direct clutch assemblies. See Figures 1 & 2 for identification.

FIGURE 4 -FORWARD CLUTCH SERVICE PACKAGE:

FIGURE 5 -DIRECT CLUTCH SERVICE PACKAGE:

For 1984 and past model service new forward and direct clutch housing service assemblies are now available (see Figures 4 & 5) . The direct clutch housing service package, Part Number 8653978, will contain the following:

Direct clutch housing assembly. Direct clutch piston assembly. Direct clutch piston inner, outer and center seals. Intermediate band as assembly

The forward clutch housing service package, Part Number 8653977, will contain the following:

Forward clutch housing assembly

FIGURE 1 - 1985 PRODUCTIONFORWARD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:

FIGURE 2 - 1985 PRODUCTIONDIRECT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:

FIGURE 3 -1985 COMPOSITION CLUTCH PLATE ASSEMBLY:

FIGURE 4 -FORWARD CLUTCH SERVICE PACKAGE:

FIGURE 5 -DIRECT CLUTCH SERVICE PACKAGE:

FIGURE 6 -NEW DIRECT CLUTCH SNAP RING POSITION:

NOTICE: Do not use any component parts from the 1985 production forward clutch assembly or direct clutch assembly to service prior model year clutch assemblies. This includes the 1985 production composition clutch plates for both the forward and direct clutch. Refer to Figures 1 thru 6 for component identification and refer to the appropriate service parts book.