FLUID LEAK AT THE PAN COATED TRANS. OIL PAN GASKET

BULLETIN COVERS:

All 1987 THM 400 transmissions have a new latex-coated cellulose (hard, fiber material) pan gasket. The new gasket improves sealing because it will not "Crush'cts like a cork (soft material) gasket.

DATE OF CHANGE: (Figure 1)

July 22, 1986 (Julian Date 203) for all 1987 THM 400/475 transmission models.

SERVICE ACTION:

The previous latex-coated cork (soft material) gasket, in some service overhaul packages, should NOT be used. The new gasket is available separately and can be used on any model year THM 400/475 transmission.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

8655625 Gasket, Transmission oil Pan (Cellulose)

SERVICE MANUAL REFERENCE:

Refer to the Oil Pan and Filter Assembly section of the 1987 THM 400 Unit Repair Service Manual for proper installation procedures.

SERVICE NOTES:

When installing the oil pan you must use a torque wrench to tighten the conical washer and screw assemblies to 8-14 N.m. (6-10 ft. lb.).

Report any case(s) of oil pan leaks on a 1987 THM 400/475 transmission using the new cellulose pan gasket to your vehicle division's reporting system.

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