Bonneville V8-350 5.7L DSL (1984)
Fluid Filter - A/T: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - THM 440-T4 Engine Flare or Slip On Turns
Number 87-7-35
Date 8/87
Subject:
ENGINE FLARE OR SLIP ON TURNS; PUMP WHINE DURING OR AFTER TURNS
1984-1987 6000 AND BONNEVILLE MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THM 440-T4 (ME9)
BULLETIN COVERS:
Engine flare, pump whine or transaxle slip during vehicle turns may be caused by low fluid level or the fluid filter..
Figure 1 - THM 440-T4 Transaxle Identification Information
DATE OF PRODUCTION CHANGE:
(Figure 1)
Starting April 6, 1987 (Julian date 096), all THM 440-T4 transaxles were built using a filter with a new inlet and baffle design.
SERVICE ACTION:
Check for proper fluid level and correct as necessary. If the flare still occurs remove the bottom pan and replace the filter and seal with a new filter and
seal package listed below in Service Parts Information.
SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:
Service Package Number 8646902 (Filter and Seal Package) contains the following items:
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Oil pan gasket
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Fluid filter assembly
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Filter intake pipe to case seal
