Grand AM L4-121 2.0L (1988)

Accumulator: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Harsh 1-2 Gear Shift
Bulletin Number:
88-7-36
Reference Number:
877134
Publish Date:
7/88
1-2 SHIFT DURING COLD WEATHER
Subject:
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON NEW 1-2 ACCUMULATOR PISTON
Models 1988 6000, SUNBIRD, GRAND AM AND LeMANS
Affected:
EQUIPPED WITH THM 125/125C (MD9)
FIGURE 2
A New 1-2 Accumulator Piston (421) and Seal (420) for vehicles equipped with a THM 125C transaxle to increase shift consistency during vehicle
operation in cold weather conditions. The groove bottom on the 1-2 accumulator piston where the seal is located is flat and the new piston seal is now
made of a soft rubber instead of a hard P.T.F.E.. material. (Refer to Figure 2)
Some vehicles equipped with a 1987 THM 125C built between the dates of April 13, 1987 through April 21, 1987 (Julian Dates 103-112), may have a
rolled or misassembled 1-2 accumulator piston seal, resulting in a possible harsh 1-2 shift. This pistion seal has a resemblance to the new (rubber) seal
(420). Refer to Bulletin 87-7-43 for additional information. If replacement of this seal built between April 13, 1987 through April 21, 1987 (Julian Dates
103-112) is necessary, the new 1-2 Accumulator Piston (421) and Seal (420) must be used.