A/T - Product Updates/Production Changes, 4L80-E
File In Section: 7 - TransmissionBulletin No.: 77-71-71
Date: December, 1997
INFORMATION
Subject:
Transmission Product Updates
Models:
1998 Chevrolet and GMC C/K, G, P Models with HYDRA-MATIC 4L8OE Transmission (RPO MT1)
The following product updates have been implemented on the HYDRA-MATIC 4L80E transmission during the 1998 model year and have an affect on service:
Update Description
Seal Material Improvement (Figure 1)
The direct clutch housing oil seal ring (639) and the overrun clutch housing oil seal ring (219) material is now a "PEEK" seal ring material with a double step joint design.
Torque Converter Bushing Improvement (Figure 2) The torque converter bushing (202) is 0.140 inch longer and the oil pump body casting (203) was modified to accommodate the new bushing.
Update Identification
This product update was implemented in production on all 1998 4L80E models S.O.P.
Affect on Service
The direct clutch housing oil seal ring and the overrun clutch housing oil seal ring will not service past model year 4L80E transmissions.
The installation and sizing tools are no longer required to install these oil seals. Be careful not to over expand the oil seal ring during installation.
The oil pump body assembly will service all model year oil pump covers.