Grand Prix V6-3.1L VIN J (2000)
Valve Body: Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - 4T65-E Spacer Plate Service
File In Section: 07 - Transmission/Transaxle
Bulletin No.: 02-07-30-014
Date: April, 2002
INFORMATION
Subject:
Servicing 4T65-E Transaxle Spacer Plate and Gaskets
Models:
1997-1999 Buick Riviera
1997-2002 Buick Park Avenue
1998-2002 Buick LeSabre
1999-2002 Buick Regal
2000-2002 Buick Century
1997-2001 Chevrolet Lumina
1997-2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1999-2002 Chevrolet Venture
1997-1999 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight
1997-2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette
1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue
2001-2002 Oldsmobile Aurora (3.5L)
1997-2002 Pontiac Bonneville, Grand Prix
1999-2001 Pontiac Trans Sport
1999-2002 Pontiac Montana
with 4T65-E Transaxle (RPOs MN3, MN7, M15, M76).
Beginning February 1, 2002, all 4T65-E transaxles will use a bonded spacer plate and gasket assembly (396). The new bonded spacer plate and gasket
assembly may be used in all past model 4T65E transaxles.
Notice:
Do not attempt to remove the gaskets from a bonded spacer plate. Transmission damage could result.
To service the spacer plate for all 4T65-E transaxles produced beginning with Feb. 1, 2002, the vehicle must be serviced with the bonded spacer plate
and gasket assembly.
For those 4T65-E transaxles produced prior to Feb 1, 2002, the spacer plate gaskets (369 & 371) can be serviced. Spacer plate gaskets can be ordered
and serviced individually. However, the spacer plate cannot be ordered/serviced individually. A new bonded spacer plate and gasket assembly must be
installed when a spacer plate is called for during maintenance or service.
