CLUTCH RATTLE ABOVE 50 MPH PISTON & CLUTCH PLATE ASSEMBLY

Model and Year 1984 THM 250C AND 350C, MODELS XD, WK, WN, XE, XH, XK AND WS

Some 1984 THM 250C XD, WK, WN, XE, XH, XK, and THM 350C WS model transmissions may experience a rattle which is similar to a tin can rattle coming through the transmission shifter cable (floor console model only) which is most noticeable at speeds above 50 mph (80 km).

This noise may be caused by the low and reverse piston and clutch plate assembly. To repair this condition, replace the low and reverse piston and clutch plate assembly. Order service package number 8641962.

Service package number 8641962 contains:

Quantity Description Identification -------- ----------- -------------- 1 Piston, low and reverse clutch Green

5 Plate assembly, low and reverse clutch (drive) Yellow/Green

5 Plate, low and reverse clutch ------------ (reaction) ------------

1 Instruction sheet

NOTICE: Refer to instruction sheet contained in service package before attempting service repair.

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