A/T - Delayed Neutral to Drive Engagement
88pontiac02Bulletin Number: 88-7-22
Reference Number: 877120
Publish Date: 3/88
Subject: DELAYED NEUTRAL TO DRIVE ENGAGEMENT 1988 THM 125/125C
Models
Affected: ALL MODELS
VEHICLE APPLICATIONS:
6000, Sunbird, Grand Am and Fiero
FIGURE 1 - NEW FORWARD CLUTCH HOUSING AND POWDER METAL THRUST WASHER:
BULLETIN COVERS: (Figure 1)
A new Forward Clutch Housing and Thrust Washer. (Refer to Items 624 and 636 Figure 1.) This new Forward Clutch Housing contains a stamped channel which increases forward clutch feed providing a shorter neutral to drive engagement.
The new Forward Clutch Housing and Thrust Washer went into production on November 3, 1987 (Julian Date 344).
SERVICE ACTION:
Whenever this new Forward Clutch Housing is used in previous model THM 125/125C transaxles, the new Powder Metal Bronze Thrust Washer must be used. The previous Thrust Washer will not fit the new Forward Clutch assembly.
SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:
Whenever a new Forward Clutch Housing is ordered, the Powder Metal Thrust Washer is included in the package. This new Thrust Washer can be identified by a dimple on both sides of the inside surface of the washer. (Refer to Figure 1.)
Package No. Package Description
8664982 Forward Clutch Housing and Thrust Washer
8664762 New Thrust Washer (for models built after November 3,
1987)
When ordering a Thrust Washer (Powder Metal Bronze) for models built before December 10, 1987 (Julian Date 344) use part number 8652759.
SERVICE MANUAL REFERENCE:
Refer to Service Information on the Forward Clutch Housing contained in the THM 125/125C Unit Repair Section of the Service Manual.