Grand Prix V8-350 5.7L DSL (1983)
OU
1724
Service Procedure:
1.
Diagnose source of leak to be certain leak is from the transmission oil pan area. (Refer to Dealer Service Information Bulletin 83-I-53, Section 7
for diagnosing transmission oil leaks).
2.
If a leak is determined to be from the transmission oil pan area:
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Remove the oil pan and gasket.
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Clean the case oil pan face (with solvent) and visually inspect the case oil pan face for nicks and R.T.V. sealant (room temperature
vulcanizing sealant). Make sure all R..T..V. sealant is removed from the case oil pan face.
Figure 3
3.
If the THM 200 transmission being serviced is a 1979 or earlier model verify which transmission oil screen is being used (see Figure 3). If the old
oil screen is being used (Figure 3) it must be replaced with the new oil screen (Figure 3) provided in the service package.
Figure 2
4.
Replace the former oil pan (Figure 1) hex head screws (Figure 2) with new oil pan (Figure 2) and hex head screw and conical washer assemblies
(Figure 2). Order Service package 8638929.
This service package contains the following:
