A/T - New Product Information
88pontiac06Bulletin Number: 88-7-28
Reference Number: 877115
Publish Date: 4/88
Subject: 1988 NEW PRODUCT INFORMATION 1988 THM 440-T4 (ME9)
Models
Affected: ALL 1988 6000, BONNEVILLE, AND GRAND PRIX MODELS
ALL MODELS
FIGURE 1 - THM 440-T4 TRANSAXLE IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION:
BULLETIN COVERS:
This bulletin contains new Product Information on all 1988 model THM 440-T4 transaxles. The information contained in this bulletin describes changes that occurred at the Start Of Production (SOP) for 1988 THM 440-T4 transaxles. Refer to each section of this bulletin for specific product change information..
DATE OF PRODUCTION CHANGE:
At the Start Of Production, 1988 THM 440-T4 transaxles were produced with the product changes listed in this bulletin.
SERVICE MANUAL REFERENCE:
Refer to the Transaxle Hydraulic Diagnosis and Transaxle Unit Repair Sections in your 1988 service manual for changes shown in this bulletin. These product changes have been identified by an asterisk (*) on the table of contents page if the change affects transaxle diagnosis, disassembly, or assembly procedures.
TRANSAXLE APPLICATIONS: SUBJECT:
1988 THM 440-T4 (ME9) New Manual Shaft
TRANSAXLE MODELS: VEHICLE APPLICATIONS:
All 6000, Bonneville And Grand Prix Cars
FIGURE 2 - MANUAL SHAFTS:
CHANGE TO ASSEMBLY COMPONENT: (Figure 2)
A new manual shaft (702) that is 7 mm (.276") longer is used on all 1988 THM 440-T4 transaxles. This longer manual shaft was first used on two 1987 model THM 440-T4 transaxles (7ADH, 7AHH) and is not interchangeable with the shorter manual shaft.
SERVICE ACTION
When servicing a 1987 or 1988 model THM 440-T4 transaxle use the proper manual shaft as listed in the Service Parts Information section below.
SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:
Part Number Description Model Year Usage
8646946 Package, Manual Shaft and Seal 1988 - All Models
(1) Shaft, Manual 1987 - 7ADH, 7AHH
(1) Seal, Manual Shaft Models Only
8644923 Package, Manual Shaft and Seal 1987 - All Models Except
(1) Shaft, Manual 7ADH, 7AHH
(1) Shaft, Manual Shaft
SERVICE MANUAL REFERENCE:
This product change does not affect diagnosis, disassembly or assembly procedures for 1988 THM 440-T4 transaxles and is not shown in the 1988 THM 440-T4 Unit Repair Section of your service manual.
TRANSAXLE APPLICATIONS: SUBJECT:
1988 THM 440-T4 (ME9) New Reverse Reaction Drum
TRANSAXLE MODELS: VEHICLE APPLICATIONS:
All 6000, Bonneville and Grand Prix Models
FIGURE 3 - REVERSE REACTION DRUM:
CHANGE TO ASSEMBLY COMPONENT: (Figure 3)
A new reverse reaction drum (659) for all 1988 THM 440-T4 transaxles. The change to the reverse reaction drum is identified by a chamfer on both ends of the drum.
SERVICE ACTION:
When servicing a 1987 or 1988 THM 440-T4 transaxle the new reverse reaction drum (659) may be used. When servicing a 1984 through 1986 THM 440-T4 transaxle you must use the previous reverse reaction drum as shown in the Service Parts Information section below.
SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:
Part Number Description Model Year - Model Usage
8661092 Drum, Reverse Reaction 1987-1988 - All Models
8656612 Drum, Reverse Reaction 1984-1986 - All Models
SERVICE MANUAL REFERENCE:
This product change does not affect diagnosis, disassembly or assembly procedures for 1988 THM 440-T4 transaxles and is not shown in the 1988 THM 440-T4 Unit Repair Section of your service manual.
TRANSAXLE APPLICATIONS: SUBJECT:
1988 THM 440-T4 (ME9) New 3rd Clutch Wave Plate
TRANSAXLE MODELS: VEHICLE APPLICATIONS:
AAH, ABH, AFH, ANH, ATH, CFH, CMH, 6000, Bonneville And Grand Prix
CRH, CTH, CWH, CXH Cars With 2.8L Or 4.5L Engines
FIGURE 4 - 3RD CLUTCH PLATE (WAVED):
CHANGE TO ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS: (Figure 4)
FIGURE 5 - DETENT LEVER AND SPRING & ROLLER ASSEMBLY:
CHANGE TO ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS: (Figure 5)
A new 3rd clutch plate (640A), waved instead of a flat steel plate, is used in some 1988 6000 and Grand Prix cars equipped with 2.8L or 4.5L engines and a THM 440-T4 transaxle. All other 1988 model transaxles continue to use the previous design flat steel plate as part of the assembly. The new 3rd clutch plate (waved) cushions the apply of the 3rd clutch.
SERVICE ACTION:
When servicing the 3rd clutch assembly on the following 1988 THM 440-T4 transaxle models: AAH, ABH, AFH, ANH, ATH, CFH, CMH, CRH, CTH, CWH, CXH, use the 3rd clutch plate (waved) listed in the Service Parts Information section below. This new plate must not be used to service prior model year transaxles.
SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:
Part Number Description
8656645 Plate, 3rd Clutch (waved)
SERVICE MANUAL REFERENCE:
This product change information is shown in the THM 440-T4 Automatic Transaxle Unit Repair section of your 1988 Service Manual. Other product changes that are new for 1988 model THM 440-T4 transaxles have been identified by an asterisk (*) in the Table of Contents.
TRANSAXLE APPLICATIONS: SUBJECT:
1988 THM 440-T4 (ME9) New Inside Detent Lever With
New Manual Detent Spring and Roller Assembly
TRANSAXLE MODELS: VEHICLE APPLICATIONS:
CRH, CTH Grand Prix
A new inside detent lever (704) to be used with a new manual detent spring and roller assembly (707). The change to these components allows for smoother gear selection in Grand Prix Models.
SERVICE ACTION:
When servicing a 1988 CRH or CTH model THM 440-T4 transaxle, only use the new parts as listed in the Service Parts Information section below. DO NOT use these components on other model THM 440-T4 transaxles or a misbuild will occur.
SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:
Part Number Description Model Year - Model Usage
8662925 Package, Manual Valve 1988 - CRH, CTH Models
Lever and Link (Grand Prix Only)
8662737 Spring and Roller 1988 - CRH, CTH Models
Assembly Manual Detent (Grand Prix Only)
SERVICE MANUAL REFERENCE:
This product change does not affect diagnosis, disassembly or assembly procedures for 1988 THM 440-T4 transaxles and is not shown in the 1988 THM 440-T4 Unit Repair Section of your service manual.