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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1983STEP VAN P20, 5.7 M, AUTOMATIC, 400/M40REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSOVERHAUL - THM 400SERVICE (IN VEHICLE)
1983 Chevrolet Step Van P20, 5.7 M, Automatic, 400/M40
Service (In Vehicle)
1983 Chevrolet Step Van P20, 5.7 M, Automatic, 400/M40SECTION Service (In Vehicle)
The following components can be removed with transmission in vehicle:
- Governor Cover and Seals.
- Governor Assembly.
- Governor Pipes.
- Intermediate Servo Piston Assembly.
- Rear Servo Assembly.
- Front Servo Assembly.
- Oil Pan and Oil Screen (Intake Pipe) Assembly.
- Valve Body Assembly.
- Check Balls and Valve Body Spacer Plates and Gaskets.
- Pressure Regulator Parts.
- Manual Detent Roller and Spring Assembly.
- Parking Pawl Actuator Rod.
- Parking Pawl Bracket and Parking Pawl.
- Manual Shaft and Seal.
- Manual Valve and Valve Link.
- Extension Housing and Gasket.
- Rear Seal.
- 1-2 Accumulator Assembly.
- Vacuum Modulator.
- Oil Filter Pipe and "O" Ring.
- Speedometer Driven Gear Assembly.
- Cooler Fittings.
- Downshift Solenoid.
- Electrical Connectors.
- Governor Feed Screen.
- Pump Pressure Screen.
- Modulator Valve.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.