Full Size Chevrolet V8-350 5.7L DSL (1984)
TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER INSPECTION - (Only a very few vehicles will require a valve body).
1.
Inspect each vehicle for transmission identification number, stamped into the right rear oil pan rail.
Example:
4
ML
210
A
T
Year
Model
Julian
Shift
Modification
Number
Build Date
Code
Code
SERVICE PROCEDURE (CONT'D)
2.
Vehicles with a transmission Julian build date and shift code of either 209C, 209H, 210A, 210B, 210C, 210H, 212A or 212B must have the
transmission valve body inspected to determine if valve body replacement is required.
IF VEHICLE TRANSMISSION IS OTHER THAN ABOVE DATE/SHIFT CODES, NO REPAIR IS NEEDED. Stamp the letter "V" next to the
transmission identification number. Install a campaign completion label and release vehicle.
TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY INSPECTION
3..
To inspect valve body, remove transmission oil pan and discard oil
pan gasket.
Figure 1 - Aluminum TV Sleeve
4.
Locate window (3/8" X 1/2") midway in valve body TV bore, on right side adjacent to TV linkage mounting bracket (See Figure 1). Inspect for
presence of throttle valve sleeve (aluminum) at forward end of opening.
SERVICE PROCEDURE (CONT'D)
IF SLEEVE IS PRESENT, reassemble oil pan with new gasket, P/N 8642360, and add five quarts of Dexron II transmission fluid, P/N 1051855, to be
procured locally. Stamp the letter "V" next to the transmission identification number to complete service. Install a campaign completion label and release
vehicle.