A/T - Throttle Valve Lever Return Spring Eliminated
Bulletin 87-7440-4Date Jan. '87
Ref. No. 87-049-7440
SUBJECT: THROTTLE VALVE LEVER RETURN SPRING ELIMINATED
MODELS AFFECTED: 1984-1987 THM440-T4
FIGURE 2:
During 1985 model year production, the spring was removed from the throttle lever and bracket assembly (Figure 2, Item 50) to reduce throttle pedal effort. This change is also on all Service Replacement Transmission Assembly (SRTA) models.
FIGURE 1 - THM 440-T4 TRANSAXLE I.D. NAMEPLATE:
Date Of Production Change: (Refer to Figure 1)
April, 1985, throttle valve lever return spring eliminated.
Service Action:
Do not install a throttle valve lever return spring on any THM 440-T4 that does not have one. When servicing a THM 440-T4, the spring can be eliminated on any 1984-1985 model to reduce throttle pedal effort.
Service Manual Reference:
The 1987 Service Manual will be updated to reflect the change.