Electra V8-350 5.7L DSL (1983)
Parking Pawl: Customer Interest
Parking Lock Rod Assembly - Revised to One Piece
Model Year 1983
Bulletin No. 83-149
File in Group 70
Number 23
Date
July '83
SUBJECT:
ONE PIECE ROD ASSEMBLY - PARKING LOCK
MODELS AFFECTED: ALL 1983 THM 200-4R TRANSMISSIONS
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
Beginning in October, 1982, the parking lock rod assembly, in all 1983 THM 200-4R transmissions, was changed to a one piece assembly (Figure #1).
Previously, the parking lock rod assembly was a two piece assembly (Figure #2).
In servicing any THM 200-4R with this parking lock rod assembly, it is important that the correct detent lever be used. Refer to the chart below for
proper usage of the parts for the parking lock rod assembly. These parts are not interchangeable.
First Design (Two Piece)
Rod Assembly - Parking Lock
8639110
Lever - Inside Detent
8634184
Second Design (One Piece)
Rod & Lever Assembly - Parking Lock
8634991