A/T - 125/125C Slipping in All Ranges

SIL 86-3 (Mar)

SUBJECT: 125/125 C TRANSAXLE

PROBLEM: Slipping in all Ranges - 1980 through 1986 - 125 or 125C Transaxle

A 1980 through 1986 THM 125 or 125C transaxle may exhibit a slipping in all ranges condition under hard acceleration, and/or maneuvering operations, caused by oil pressure drop due to a cut or improperly seated oil strainer seal.




Oil strainer and seal kit P/N 8652910 (refer to figure 1) can be used to replace oil strainer and seal kit P/N 8631951 (refer to figure 2) on a 1980 through 1986 THM 125 or 125C transaxle that exhibits slipping condition.

Either design can be used to service all years and all models, as follows:

SERVICE INFORMATION

1. If replacement of the oil strainer during transaxle service is necessary, remove the original seal from the case and use the new seal provided in the kit.

2. Always install the seal in the case first, when installing the later replacement oil strainer and seal assembly. Always install the 0-ring on the filter first, when installing the first design filter.

IMPORTANT
Use the correct seal based on the design of the oil strainer filler neck. The "0" ring seal is used with the short-shouldered neck, the lip seal is used with the long-shouldered neck.