A/T - Intermittent Loss of Drive

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Bulletin
89-7440-8

Date
June, '89

Ref. No.
89-162-7440

Corp. Ref. No.
977120R


SUBJECT:
INTERMITTENT LOSS OF DRIVE (CHECK 1-2 BAND APPLY/NEW SERVICE TOOL)


MODELS AFFECTED:
ALL 1984-1989 MODELS WITH THM 440-T4/ HYDRA-MATIC 4T60 TRANSAXLES





BULLETIN COVERS (Figure 1)

A vehicle equipped with a THM 440-T4/HYDRA-MATIC 4T60 may experience an intermittent loss of drive. This may be caused by the 1-2 band stop (139) being below specification allowing the band to shift off location causing the 1-2 band apply pin to miss the band while stroking, creating a loss of drive. The vehicle will still have reverse gear. If there is no forward and reverse gear, then it is most likely a damaged input clutch sprag assembly.





SERVICE PROCEDURES

The 1-2 band stop (139) can be replaced while the transaxle is in the vehicle by removing the screws (60), transmission oil pan (59), and oil filter assembly as listed in the Service Manual.





1. Using a punch and hammer, tap the black plastic adjusting tab into the 1-2 band stop assembly just enough so the stop can be removed with pliers (Figure 3).





2. Use J 38229 1-2 band stop installation tool (Figure 4) by first putting the 1-2 band stop into the tool, put the stop into the hole, and while pushing on the base, squeeze the handle of the tool until its preset stop.





3. Cut off the remaining adjusting tab. (Figure 5)





Important:
The 1-2 band stop height can be checked during an overhaul. With the transaxle disassembled, the 1-2 band stop must protrude 14 mm (9/16") through the case. (Figure 6)


SERVICE TOOL INFORMATION

The 1-2 band stop installation tool J 38229 will be available later in the 1989 calendar year from Kent-Moore. Order the tool from Kent-Moore's Order Department at (313) 574-2332 or 1-800-345-2233.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION

Service Package Contents Application

8649302 Stop, 1-2 Band Assembly 1984-1990 Model Years

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

SERVICE MANUAL REFERENCE

Refer to the appropriate model year THM 440-T4/HYDRA-MATIC 4T60 (ME9) On-Car Service and/or Automatic Transaxle Unit Repair Table of Contents for case assembly that will contain the 1-2 band stop service information.

LABOR TIME INFORMATION

Labor Operation:
T5185 - 1-2 Band Stop - R & R
Labor Time:
0.6 Hour