A/T - Forward Clutch Plate Modification

Number 85-7-16 Date 4/85

Subject: FORWARD CLUTCH PLATE ASSEMBLY

ALL 1982-1985 THM 700-R4


At the start of production of the 1985 THM 700-R4 transmission, ALL MODELS will be built with thicker steel clutch plates and thinner composition clutch plates in the forward clutch assembly.

NOTICE: THE THICKNESS CHANGE IN THE PLATES DOES NOT AFFECT THE OVERALL "STACK UP" DIMENSION FOR THE FORWARD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WHEN USED IN SETS AS SHOWN BELOW. DO NOT MIX THE NEW PLATES WITH PLATES FOR TRANSMISSIONS BUILT PRIOR TO THE 1985 MODEL YEAR. USE A MICROMETER TO INSURE THE PROPER PLATE USAGE.

Your parts catalog should reflect information contained in the chart below.


PART NUMBER PART NAME THICKNESS MODEL YEAR

8642167 Forward Clutch Plate 1.97 mm (.077") 1982-1984
8647350 Forward Clutch Plate
Assembly 2.03 mm (.079") 1982-1984

8654325 Forward Clutch Plate 2.29 mm (.090") 1985
8654324 Forward Clutch Plate
Assembly 1.78 mm (.070") 1985

8642991 Overhaul Repair Package 1982-1984
8647980 Overhaul Repair Package 1985