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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1988CAVALIER VL, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSOVERHAUL & TESTING - 125C/3T40TRANSAXLE DISASSEMBLYREACTION UNITNOTES
1988 Chevrolet Cavalier VL, Standard
Reaction Unit: Notes
1988 Chevrolet Cavalier VL, StandardSECTION Notes
NOTE:
Before disassembling reaction unit, measure reaction sun gear-to-input drum snap ring and low-reverse clutch housing-to-low race end play. This will determine appropriate snap ring and thrust washer to be used during transaxle reassembly procedure. See REACTION SUN GEAR-TO-INPUT DRUM END PLAY
and LOW-REVERSE CLUTCH HOUSING-TO-LOW ROLLER CLUTCH RACE THRUST WASHER END PLAY
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RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.