UNIT REPAIR TRANS. THM 440T4 3-2 SHIFT CONTROL VALVE CHANGE
MODELS AFFECTED: ALL 1985 AND 1985 1/2 MODEL THM 440-T4 TRANSAXLES
Hydra-matic is releasing three new 19851/2 THM 440-T4 transaxle models to replace the current 1985 models as indicated below. The 1985 1/2 models have a redesigned control valve assembly with a new 3-2 line control valve that makes the 3-2 downshift more responsive to throttle position. The oil passages in the control valve assembly, channel plate, spacer plate, and gaskets have also changed.
1985-1985 1/2 MODEL IDENTIFICATION -----------------------------------
1985 MODEL --- Replaced By --- 1985 1/2 MODEL ---------- -------------- BC BR BU BV BX BW
Service Parts Information
The 1985 1/2 model control valve assembly, spacer plate, and gaskets will not service the 1985 model. Until 1985 1/2 model part number listings are available, service replacement parts can be ordered through GMWDD by description (part name). Refer to Figure 1 for correct transaxle model identification information.
Unit Repair Information
The current Chassis Service Manual describes the 1985 models and will provide enough reference material to cover authorized dealer repairs for 1985 1/2 models. The exception is check ball locations. Refer to Figure 2 for control valve assembly and Figure 3 for channel plate check ball locations for the 1985 1/2 models.
Unit repair information for 19851/2 models will be provided in a later bulletin.
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