SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE AUTO. TRANS. PAGES OMITTED

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 700-R4 SERVICE MANUAL PAGES OMITTED

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1988 CORVETTE, CAPRICE AND MONTE CARLO SERVICE MANUALS

SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE

The following pages, 700-R4-57 through 700-R4-64, were omitted from the automatic transmission Section of the 1988 Corvette, Caprice and Monte Carlo Service Manuals.

Use these pages to complete this Section of the above listed Service Manuals.

Measure (Figure 203) Tool Required: J-35138 Torque Converter End Play Checking Tool

o InstalI J-35138 and measure end play - 0mm - .5mm (.020") for 245mm Torque Converters - 0mm - .6mm (.024") for 298mm Torque Converters

The Torque Converter Should Not Be Replaced if:

o The fluid has an odor, discolored or no evidence of metal or clutch plate material - Drain out as much fluid as possible - Replace the oil filter and pan gasket - Fill to proper level (Refer to Section 7A) o The converter bolt hole threads are damaged - Correct with thread insert (Refer to Section 6A) Flushing the torque converter is not recommended.

Install or Connect

1. Torque converter (1) 2. J-21366 converter holding strap 3. Remove transmission from holding fixture

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