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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1989DELTA 88 V6-3800 3.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS440-T4
1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88 V6-3800 3.8L
440-T4
1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88 V6-3800 3.8LSECTION 440-T4
Component Ft. Lbs.
Accumulator cover to case 20
Case to drive sprocket support 20
Case side cover to channel plate 10
Channel plate to case 20
Channel plate to driven sprocket support 20
Governor to case 20
Manual detent spring to channel plate 10
Manual shaft inside detent lever (Nut) 25
Modulator to case 20
Oil scoop to case 10
Pipe plug 10
Pump plug (orificed) 7
Pressure switch 10
Pump body to case 20
Pump body to valve body 10
Pump cover to channel plate 10
Pump cover to pump body 20
Pump cover to valve body 10
Retainer, governor oil pipe 20
Servo pipe bracket to valve body 10
Side cover to case 10
Solenoid to valve body 10
Transaxle oil pan to case 10
Valve body to case 20
Valve body to case (Torx head) 20
Valve body to channel pate 10
Valve body to channel plate (Torx head) 10
Accumulator cover to case 20
Case to drive sprocket support 20
Case side cover to channel plate 10
Channel plate to case 20
Channel plate to driven sprocket support 20
Governor to case 20
Manual detent spring to channel plate 10
Manual shaft inside detent lever (Nut) 25
Modulator to case 20
Oil scoop to case 10
Pipe plug 10
Pump plug (orificed) 7
Pressure switch 10
Pump body to case 20
Pump body to valve body 10
Pump cover to channel plate 10
Pump cover to pump body 20
Pump cover to valve body 10
Retainer, governor oil pipe 20
Servo pipe bracket to valve body 10
Side cover to case 10
Solenoid to valve body 10
Transaxle oil pan to case 10
Valve body to case 20
Valve body to case (Torx head) 20
Valve body to channel pate 10
Valve body to channel plate (Torx head) 10
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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.