SELECTIVE WASHER/NEW DESIGN 200C,2004R,325-4L TRANS.. Buick Electra Estate Wagon 1981

For 1990-2009 cars

# SELECTIVE WASHER/NEW DESIGN 200C,2004R,325-4L TRANS.

#### MODELS AFFECTED: 1982 AND 1983 THM 200-C, 200-4R, and 325-4L TRANSMISSIONS

Beginning in late March, 1983, a new design selective washer went into production that is used on the following parts:

Turbine shaft to output shaft - THM 200-C Forward clutch shaft to output shaft - THM 200-4R Input shaft to output shaft - THM 325-4L

These new parts are made from a different material and can be identified as shown in illustration.

When servicing any THM 200-C, 200-4R, or 325-4L transmission that requires replacement of the selective washer due to wear or damage, use the following service procedure:

1. Inspect the two shafts for wear or damage on the selective washer mating surfaces. If wear or damage is found, replace the shafts to prevent future wear.

2. Select the proper selective washer from the following chart:

SELECTIVE WASHER CHART (Front End Play)

Identification Thickness (mm) Thickness (in.) Number Color Part Number

1.66 - 1.77 0.065 - 0.070 1 8639291 1.79 - 1.90 0.070 - 0.075 2 8639292 1.92 - 2.03 0.076 - 0.080 3 Black 8639293 2.05 - 2.16 0.081 - 0.085 4 Lt. Green 8639294 2.18 - 2.29 0.086 - 0.090 5 Scarlet 8639295 2.31 - 2.42 0.091 - 0.095 6 Purple 8639296 2.44 - 2.55 0.096 - 0.100 7 Cocoa Brown 8639297 2.57 - 2.68 0.101 - 0.106 8 Orange 8639298 2.70 - 2.81 0.106 - 0.111 9 Yellow 8639299 2.83 - 2.94 0.111 - 0.116 10 Lt. Blue 8639300 2.96 - 3.07 0.117 - 0.121 11 Blue 8639301 3.09 - 3.20 0.122 - 0.126 12 8639302 3.22 - 3.33 0.127 - 0.131 13 Pink 8639303 3.35 - 3.46 0.132 - 0.136 14 Green 8639304 3.48 - 3.59 0.137 - 0.141 15 Gray 8639305

3. Check the front end play to verify the proper washer selection, following procedures outlined in the service manual. Front end play should be 0.56mm - 1.30mm (0.022 - 0.051 in.).

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