ENGINE FLARE,SLIPS, NO DRIVE ON TURNS - 84-87 THM 440T4

MODELS AFFECTED: 1984-1987 THM 440-T4 (ME9)

NOTICE: This bulletin is being reissued to include additional symptoms. Please discard bulletin 87-7440-8.

BULLETIN COVERS

Engine flare, pump whine or transaxle slip, during vehicle turns, may be caused by low fluid level or the fluid filter.

DATE OF PRODUCTION CHANGE: (Figure 1) -------------------------

Starting April 6, 1987 (Julian date 096), all THM 440-T4 transaxles were built using a filter with a new inlet baffle design.

SERVICE ACTION

Check for proper fluid level and correct as necessary. If the flare still occurs, remove the bottom pan and replace the filter and seal with a new filter and seal package listed below in Service Parts Information.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION

Service Package Number 8646902 (Filter and Seal Package) contains the following items:

- Oil Pan Gasket - Fluid Filter Assembly - Filter Intake Pipe to Case Seal

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