1989 PRODUCT UPDATES 1989 THM 440-T4

MODELS AFFECTED: 1989 CENTURYS, ELECTRAS, RIVIERAS, LESABRES AND REGALS

TRANSAXLE APPLICATIONS 1989 THM 440-T4/Hydra-matic 4T60 (ME9)

TRANSAXLE MODELS VEHICLE APPLICATIONS All THM 440-T4/Hydra-matic 4T60 Models 1989 Centurys, Electras, Rivieras LeSabres and Regals BULLETIN COVERS --------------- 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.

DATE OF PRODUCTION CHANGE (Figure 1)

Refer to each different subject.

SERVICE MANUAL REFERENCE

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 -------- TRANSAXLE APPLICATIONS

1989 THM 440-T4/Hydra-matic 4T60 (ME9)

TRANSAXLE MODELS VEHICLE APPLICATIONS All THM 440-T4/Hydra-matic 4T60 Models 1989 Centurys, Electras, Rivieras, Lesabres, and Regals

BULLETIN COVERS

A new side cover To Channel Plate Gasket (Figure 2 - #65) is now used and utilizes a latex coated cellulose-type gasket (Vamac(TM)/cork). 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.

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. 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 - Gasket, Side Cover to Case - Gasket, Side Cover to Channel Plate

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

SUBJECT: New Input Sun Gear To Input Carrier Thrust Bearing Assembly -------- TRANSAXLE APPLICATIONS

1989 THM 440-T4/Hydra-matic 4T60 models (ME9)

TRANSAXLE MODELS VEHICLE APPLICATIONS

All THM 440-T4/Hydra-matic 4T60 model 1989 Centurys, Electras, LeSabres, Rivieras, & Regals BULLETIN COVERS ---------------- A new Input Sun Gear to Input Carrier Thrust Bearing Assembly that has increased torque capacity for higher torque engines. The new Input Sun/Carrier Bearing Assembly (Figure 3 - #661) is 0.38mm (0.015") thicker and the Input Carrier Assembly (#662) Bearing Pocket is machined deeper to accommodate the increased thickness of the new bearing.

SERVICE ACTION

The new Input Carrier Assembly will be available for service for all current and past models built after April 1, 1986 (Julian Date 091) with the wider Imput Sprag Change, reference Bulletin 86-7440-9A.

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 Input Sun/Carrier Bearing Assembly (#661) and Input Carrier Assembly (#662).

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION

Part No Description Model Year/Model Usage -------- ----------- ---------------------- 8668244 Carrier Assembly, Input Complete (new) 1986-89 All

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

SUBJECT: New Wiring Harness to Prevent Pinched/Shorted Converter Clutch Solenoid Wires

TRANSAXLE APPLICATIONS

1989 THM 440-T4/Hydra-matic 4T60 (ME9)

TRANSAXLE MODELS VEHICLE APPLICATIONS ---------------- -------------------- All THM 440-T4/Hydra-matic 4T60 1989 Centurys, Electras, Rivieras LeSabres and Regals

BULLETIN COVERS (Figures 2, 4, 5, 6, 7)

A revised wire routing for the Torque Converter Clutch or Viscous Converter Clutch Solenoid (TCC or VCC) requires a new wiring harness. The TCC or VCC wires are now routed straight down from the engine wire harness connector to the TCC or VCC solenoid instead of going around the oil pump body. This reduces the possibility of the TCC or VCC wires becoming pinched/shorted between the pump cover and the case side cover pan during assembly. For this change to occur, a wire conduit clip (TCC or VCC) has been added to secure the wire conduit (TCC or VCC).

SERVICE ACTION

The new wire arness will not be available for service except on the *THM F-7 AXH model. Order the old style wire harness to service present THM 440-T4/Hydra-matic 4T60 models. When using the old style wire harness, ensure the routing will not allow the (VCC or TCC) wires to get pinched between the pump cover and case side cover pan during assembly. The new wire harness can service early built 1989 models on the THM F-7, but the new wire conduit clip (VCC) must be used.

* Used exclusively by Cadillac

DATE OF PRODUCTION CHANGE (Figure 1)

November 1, 1988 (Julian Date 306) all THM 440-T4/Hydra-matic 4T60 and THM F-7 transaxles were built using the wiring harness and TCC or VCC clip.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION

When a supply of old style wire harnesses indicated by the asterisk "*" is depleted, the new style wire harness will be available.

Part No Description Model Year/Model Usage ------- ------------ ----------------------- *8662852 Harness Assembly, Wiring 1989 - BHH, BJH, BPH, BWH, PAH *8662324 Harness Assembly, Wiring 1989 - BAH, BDH, BFH, BMH, CDH CLH, CPH, CYJ, CZH *8668099 Harness Assembly, Wiring 1989 - AAH, ABH, AFH, AJH, ANH ATH 8668146 Harness Assembly, Wiring 1989 All 8668271 Clip, Wire Conduit (TCC/VCC) 1989 All

* Old style wire harness.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

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