Cutlass Ciera Cruiser V6-3300 3.3L MFI VIN N (1993)
CONDITION:
Some 1992-1993 HYDRA-MATIC 3T40 transaxles may slip in reverse, or have no reverse gear.
CAUSE:
Internal fluid leaks in the lo and reverse clutch circuit can cause the lo and reverse clutch piston to partially apply when the transaxle is in a drive gear.
The current return spring load may not be great enough to keep the piston from partially applying.
CORRECTION:
Replace the lo and reverse clutch return spring, spring retainer and snap ring with a new design clutch belleville return spring and spiral retaining ring
