PEDAL BUZZ AT IDLE OR LIGHT THROTTLE IN FORWARD GEARS

Subject: PEDAL BUZZ AT ZERO TO LIGHT THROTTLE IN FORWARD GEAR RANGES

Model and Year:1990-91 CUTLASS CALAIS AND CUTLASS SUPREME EQUIPPED WITH QUAD 4 ENGINE AND HYDRA-MATIC 3T40 (RPO-MD9) TRANSAXLE

This bulletin cancels and supercedes Dealer Technical Bulletin 91-T-02.

BULLETIN COVERS:

A new Spacer Plate (20) with a smaller 1-2 accumulator orifice which will reduce the potential for pedal buzz. This pedal buzz is noticeable at zero to light throttle in forward gear ranges caused by unstable operation of the 1-2 accumulator valve.

DATE OF PRODUCTION CHANGE:

This new Spacer Plate will go into production in all "K" and "L" model HYDRA-MATIC 3T40 transaxles for the 1991 model year on July 30, 1990 (Julian Date 211).

NOTE: 1991 KKC model transaxle with serial numbers built between 1011-1830 and built after July 30, 1990 (Julian Date 211) are also affected.

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

To service any HYDRA-MATIC 3T40 for a pedal buzz condition, replace the (existing) spacer plate with a new spacer plate which contains the smaller 1-2 accumulator orifice.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:

Refer to the following part numbers whenever ordering this new spacer plate.

Part Number and Transaxle Model

8678035 - KDC 8678489 - KKC 8678488 - KNC 8678038 - KXC (1991 Only) 8678163 - LJC 8678164 - LKC " " - LLC

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

SERVICE MANUAL REFERENCE:

Whenever service to the Spacer Plate or valve body assembly is necessary, refer to the HYDRA-MATIC 3T40 Unit Repair Section of your service manual.

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