Celebrity V6-173 2.8L (1989)
Planetary Gears: Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Overview of Production Changes
Number:
89-192-7A
Section:
7A
Date:
June 1989
Subject: 1989 PRODUCT UPDATES FOR 1989 THM 440-T4/HYDRA-MATIC 4T60 TRANSAXLES
Model and Year:
1989 A CAR WITH THM 440-T4 TRANSAXLE
TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
The Product Information contained in this bulletin describes changes that have occurred on all 1989 THM 440-T4/HYDRA-MATIC 4T60 transaxles.
Refer to each section of this bulletin for specific product change information.
This information is an update for 1989 Service Manuals printed prior to December 1, 1988. Use it to update your 1989 Service Manual.
SUBJECT:
NEW MATERIAL FOR SIDE COVER TO CHANNEL PLATE GASKET
This section covers a new Side Cover To Channel Plate Gasket (65) that uses a new (Vamac(TM)/cork) latex coated cellulose Gasket (Figure 2). The
new Gasket will provide a better seal by reducing the potential of crushing or splitting of the Gasket when the Case Side Cover Pan Nuts (53) are
torqued.
Figure 1 - THM 440-T4 (HYDRA-MATIC 4T60)Transaxle Identification Information
DATE OF PRODUCTION CHANGE:
(Figure 1)
November 1, 1988 (Julian Date 306) all THM 440-T4/HYDRA-MATIC 4T60 transaxles are built with the new Gasket.
SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:
The new Gasket will be available for service once the previous gasket stock has been used up for service. This new Gasket will not be available
separately, order the Side Cover Gasket kit package or the Complete Overhaul Repair package.
Part No.
Description
Model Year/Model Usage
8644902
Pkg. Side Cover Gaskets Kit
1984-89/All
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Gasket, Side Cover to Case
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Gasket, Side Cover to Channel Plate
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.