Service Procedure

1. Inspect Transaxle ID Plate (see Figure 1). If Julian Dates are within the range 194 through 200, inclusive (July 13, 1990 through July 19, 1990), proceed to Step 2. If Julian Dates are not within the range 194 thru 200, skip to Step 4 and install a Campaign Identification Label.

2. If vehicle odometer reads less than 12,000 miles, skip to Step 3 and install intermediate servo cover kit as instructed.

If vehicle odometer reads 12,000 miles or more, perform the following drive audit:

A. Start vehicle and let idle on a flat surface for three (3) minutes.

B. Verify correct transaxle fluid level and fluid color.


C. Drive vehicle in drive range and verify the following proper vehicle operation conditions:

1-2 upshift at 1/4 throttle; should occur between 12 to 20 m.p.h.

2-3 upshift at 1/4 throttle; should occur between 20 to 35 m.p.h.

Manually select low range and verify 3-2 and 2-1 coast-down shifts.

D. Verify vehicle has correct reverse engagement and no slippage in reverse range.

E. During drive audit, the driver should not feel any slips and/or bumps in transaxle operation.

If vehicle has normal transaxle operation, proceed to Step 3 and install intermediate servo cover kit, as instructed.

If vehicle does not have normal transaxle operation, replace transaxle with a Hydra-Matic 3T40 SRTA (Servo Replacement Transmission Assembly - J-Cars = OAYC 8665993 or L-Car = OLYC 8665994), following instructions and cautions listed in appropriate vehicle Service Manual, Section 7A.

If transaxle is replaced, please reset memory functions for owner, or advise owner that these memory functions were lost due to disconnection of battery.

NOTICE: Cooler flushing MUST be performed; the time allowance for Transaxle Removal and Replacement provides for this.

If transaxle is replaced, do NOT install intermediate servo cover kit.

3. Install Intermediate Servo Cover Kit as follows:

A. Raise vehicle and suitably support (see section 0A in appropriate service manual.

B. Remove fluid pan and gasket.

C. Remove strainer and multi-lip seal. Save both parts for reinstallation.





D. Remove reverse fluid pipe retainers and bolts (Fig. 2, 140-143) .

E. Remove intermediate servo cover (Fig. 2, 137) and gasket (Fig. 2, 136).

F. Remove third accumulator exhaust valve (Fig. 2, 126) and exhaust spring (Fig. 2, 125).


G. Remove intermediate servo assembly (Fig. 2, 128-135).

H. Install new seals (Fig. 2, 132 & 134) on new intermediate servo piston (Fig. 2, 133) from kit. Transfer parts (Fig. 2, 128-131 & 135) to new intermediate servo piston to make a new intermediate servo assembly.

I. Install new third accumulator exhaust valve (Fig. 2, 126) and exhaust spring (Fig. 2, 125).

J. Install new intermediate servo cover and new gasket.

K. Reinstall reverse fluid pipe retainers and bolts (Fig. 2, 140-143). Torque bolts to 24 N-m (18 lb.ft.).

L. Reinstall fluid strainer and multi-lip seal.

M. Reinstall fluid pan with a new gasket. Retain gasket with TRANSJEL J 36850. Torque bolts to 11 N-m (96 lb.in.).

N. Adjust fluid level as required.

4. Install Campaign Identification Label.