DRIVELINE VIBRATE/GEAR RATTLE WITH TCC APPLIED (NEW ASSY.)

SUBJECT: DRIVELINE VIBRATION AND/OR GEAR RATTLE WITH TCC APPLIED (INSTALL NEW TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1992-93 "S/T" TRUCKS WITH 4.3L ENGINE (VIN W, RPO L35) AND 4L60 (RPO MD8) OR 4L60-E (RPO M30) TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION MODELS:

2TAM, 2TBM, 3TAD, 3TBD

CONDITION:

--------- Some 1992-1993 S and T trucks equipped with 4.3 litre (L35) engine and the HYDRA-MATIC 4L60 or 4L60-E transmission built before Julian Date 223 (August 10, 1992) may exhibit a rattle or driveline vibration with the torque converter clutch (TCC) applied at low engine speeds (1000-2000 RPM).

CAUSE:

----- The rattle or driveline vibration may be due to the stiffness of the spring rate of the damper springs in the torque converter.

CORRECTION:

---------- Install a new torque converter assembly which improves the rattle in the 1000-2000 RPM operating range.

DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION:

The rattle or driveline vibration condition only occurs in fourth gear with TCC applied. Use the following procedure to determine if the vehicle has this condition:

1. Accelerate the vehicle to achieve fourth gear and confirm that TCC is applied.

2. Maintain low engine speed (1 000-2000 RPM) then crowd the throttle to above 25 percent TPS to induce the rattle or driveline vibration.

NOTE: Excessive throttle input will disengage the TCC. Applying the brake will also disengage the TCC.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:

Part Name Part Number --------- ----------- Torque Converter Assembly (DBAF) 8688904

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