Seville V8-273 4.5L (1989)
Output Shaft: Customer Interest
A/T - No Third Gear Operation
Bulletin No.
T-90-65
File in Group
7
Number
218
Corp. Ref. No.
077111R
Date
MAY, 1990
SUBJECT:
NO THIRD GEAR - NEW OUTPUT SHAFT/BEARING AND THIRD ROLLER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY -
HYDRA-MATIC 4L60 (THM 440-T4)
MODELS AFFECTED:
1988-1990 DE VFLLES, FLEETWOODS, ELDORADOS, AND SEVILLES
Some 1988-1990 DeVilles, Fleetwoods, Eldorados, and Sevilles may experience a condition of no third gear due to overheating of the third roller clutch
and input sprag assemblies during overrun operation. New output shaft/bearing and third roller clutch assemblies are now available for service for certain
1988-1990 vehicles.
Figure 1 - Previous and New Output Shaft/Bearing
Figure 2 - Third Roller Clutch Outer Race
Parts Description (Refer to Figures 1 and 2):
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The new output shaft bearing has a single row or needle bearings instead of a double row to improve oil flow to the third roller clutch input sprag
assemblies.