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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1987NOVA BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSOVERHAUL - A-130 SERIES
1987 Chevrolet Nova Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic
Overhaul - A-130 Series
1987 Chevrolet Nova Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Overhaul - A-130 Series
- Application
- Identification
- Description
- Lubrication & Adjustments
- On-Vehicle Service
- Troubleshooting
- Preliminary Checks
- Symptom Diagnosis
- Fluid Discolored Or Smells Burnt
- No Movement In Any Gear Position
- Selector Lever Position Incorrect
- Harsh Engagement Into Any Forward Gear Position
- Delayed Upshifts, Or Downshifts From 3-2 Then Shifts
- Slips On Upshift, Or Slips Or Shudders On Acceleration
- Drag, Binding Or Tie-Up On Upshifts
- No Lock-Up
- Harsh Downshift
- No Downshift When Coasting
- Downshift Occurs Too Soon Or Too Late While Coasting
- No 3-2 Or 2-1 Kickdown
- No Engine Braking In 2nd Or "L" Position
- Vehicle Does Not Hold In "P" Position
- Testing
- Component Tests
- Removal & Installation
- Transaxle Disassembly
- Component Disassembly & Reassembly
- Transaxle Reassembly
- Transaxle Specifications
- Torque Specifications
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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.