NEW 1-2 BAND ASSY. DOES NOT REQUIRE 1-2 BAND STOP

MODELS/YEARS 1984-1990 CUTLASS CIERA, 1988-1990 CUTLASS SUPREME, 1986-1990 EIGHTY-EIGHT, 1985-1990 NINETY-EIGHT, 1986-1990 TORONADO EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 4T60 (THM 440-T4) TRANSAXLE (RPO-ME9)

A new style 1-2 band assembly will be used in production of all HYDRA-MATIC 4T60 (THM 440-T4) transaxles. The area on the new 1-2 band assembly where the 1-2 band apply pin engages is almost twice as wide as the previous style. This increased area makes for a larger "target" for the 1-2 band apply pin and eliminates the need for the 1-2 band stop.

The 1-2 band stop was used to keep the 1-2 band assembly from shifting off location. If the band shifts off location, this would cause the 1-2 band apply pin to miss the band while stroking, creating a loss of drive. See Figure 1.

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

The new style 1-2 band assembly can be used to service past model cases, but the 1-2 band stop must be removed.

IMPORTANT: If the new 1-2 band assembly is used with a 1-2 band stop, durability concerns may result.

DATE OF PRODUCTION CHANGE:

The new 1-2 band assembly was put in production starting January 16,1990 (Julian Date 016).

SERVICE NOTES:

When the supply of previous style 1-2 band assemblies is depleted, the new 1-2 band assembly will be the only style available.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:

Part Number Description Model Year/Model Usage ----------- ----------- ---------------------- 8668984 Pkg. 1-2 Band Assembly 1984-90 All - 1-2 Band Assembly - Instruction Sheet

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

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