| Subject: | Servicing 4T65-E Transaxle Spacer Plate and Gaskets |
| Models: | 1997-1999 Buick Riviera |
| 1997-2002 Buick Park Avenue |
| 1997-2001 Chevrolet Lumina |
| 1997-2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| 1999-2002 Chevrolet Venture |
| 2000-2002 Chevrolet Impala |
| 1997-1999 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight |
| 1997-2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette |
| 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue |
| 2001-2002 Oldsmobile Aurora (3.5L) |
| 1997-2002 Pontiac Bonneville, Grand Prix |
| 1999-2001 Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana |
| with 4T65-E Transaxle (RPOs MN3, MN7, M15, M76). |
This bulletin is being revised to add models (the Buick Rendezvous,
Chevrolet Impala and Pontiac Aztek). Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-07-30-014
(Section 07-Transmission).
Beginning February 1, 2002, all 4T65-E transaxles will use a bonded
spacer plate and gasket assembly (396). The new bonded spacer plate and gasket
assembly may be used in all past model 4T65E transaxles.
Notice: Do not attempt to remove the gaskets from a bonded spacer plate. Transmission
damage could result.
To service the spacer plate for all 4T65-E transaxles produced beginning
with Feb. 1, 2002, the vehicle must be serviced with the bonded spacer plate
and gasket assembly.
For those 4T65-E transaxles produced prior to Feb 1, 2002, the spacer
plate gaskets (369 & 371) can be serviced. Spacer plate gaskets can be
ordered and serviced individually. However, the spacer plate cannot be ordered/serviced
individually. A new bonded spacer plate and gasket assembly must be installed
when a spacer plate is called for during maintenance or service.
