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Engineering Changes For The 2003 Model Year, 4T65E Transaxle (02-07-30-041)

Publication date: 2002-10-01
Reference number: 02-07-30-041

ENGINEERING CHANGES FOR THE 2003 MODEL YEAR, 4T65E TRANSAXLE

ENGINEERING CHANGES FOR THE 2003 MODEL YEAR, 4T65E TRANSAXLE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 02-07-30-041, Date of Issue:  October 2002
BUICK: 2002-2003 Century, LeSabre, Park Avenue, Regal, Rendezvous with 4T65E Transaxle (RPOs MN3, MN7, M15, M76)
CHEVROLET: 2002-2003 Impala, Monte Carlo, Venture with 4T65E Transaxle (RPOs MN3, MN7, M15, M76)
OLDSMOBILE: 2002-2003 Aurora, Silhouette with 4T65E Transaxle (RPOs MN3, MN7, M15, M76)
PONTIAC: 2002-2003 Aztek, Bonneville, Grand Prix, Montana with 4T65E Transaxle (RPOs MN3, MN7, M15, M76)
SECTION: 07 - Transmission/Transaxle

SERVICE INFORMATION

CHANGES FOR THE 4T65E TRANSAXLE FOR THE 2003 MODEL YEAR

NEW PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID 

IMPORTANT: The physical dimensions will allow usage of the new solenoid in past model transaxles or the old solenoid in the 2003 model transaxles. They should not be interchanged. Interchanging of the pressure control solenoids will result in improper shift characteristics, customer dissatisfaction and additional repairs.
Fig 1: Pressure Control Solenoid
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The new pressure control solenoid is shown on the right (2) in the illustration above, (Fig 1 ).

NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH (TFP) 

Fig 2: Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Switch
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The TFP shown on the right (3) in the illustration above (Fig 2 ) is new for the 2003 model year. It has a new electrical connector and subsequently the transaxle's internal wiring harness has changed also. The TFP for the 2003 model year only has a TCC release switch. The TFP can not be interchanged and should be serviced with only the correct parts for the year of the transaxle.

NEW MANUAL SHAFT AND LEVER ASSEMBLY 

Fig 3: Manual Shaft and Lever Assembly
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The manual shaft and lever assembly has been changed for the 2003 model year. This component may be used in past model vehicles.

ADDITIONAL CHANGES 

  • New torque signal regulator spring in the valve body. This is not to be used with past models.
  • New internal mode switch (IMS). This is not to be used with past models.
  • New pump assembly. This is not to be used with past models.
  • New valve body assembly. This is not to be used with past models.