Ninety-Eight FWD V6-181 3.0L (1985)
FIGURE 2
Date of Production Change:
Between September 1, 1986 (Julian Date 244) and February 12, 1987 (Julian Date 043), a new 3rd clutch inner seal was phased into production. This
change is also on all service replacement transmission assembly (SRTA) models effective November 15,1986 (Julian Date 319).
Service Action if this condition is encountered:
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Remove transaxle, disassemble, inspect, and replace with parts in the following service package:
Package Number
Description
8646991
-Housing and shaft assembly, input
-Seal, 3rd clutch inner -3rd roller clutch assembly
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To service 1987 models with the new seal design, use seal kit only (input and 3rd clutch, part number 8644919) which contains the new thicker
seal.
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The new thicker seal in the kit, part number 8644919, may also be used to service models built prior to the above Julian Dates provided a long or
delayed 2-3 shift condition has not occurred and the third clutch inner seal is not found to be damaged upon unit disassembly.
Service Manual Reference:
Refer to the THM 440-T4 (ME9) automatic transaxle section of contents for 3rd clutch service information.
