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Section 0A
General Information
ATTENTION
Before performing any Service Operation or other procedure described in this Section, refer to Section 00
CAUTIONS AND NOTES for correct workshop practices with regard to safety and/or property damage.
1 General Information............................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Hoist Pad Locations...............................................................................................................................................3
2 Model Av ailab ilit y and Base Equipment.............................................................................................. 5
2.1 Australian Domestic...............................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Gulf States..............................................................................................................................................................6
3 Major Production Option Codes........................................................................................................... 7
4 Powertrain Combinations ..................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Australian Domestic...............................................................................................................................................8
4.2 Gulf States..............................................................................................................................................................9
5 Transmission Ratios ........................................................................................................................... 10
6 Engine Data.......................................................................................................................................... 11
7 Exterior Dimensions............................................................................................................................ 12
8 Vehicle Weights ................................................................................................................................... 13
9 Serial Numbers - Australian Domestic .............................................................................................. 14
9.1 Location of Identification Plates.........................................................................................................................14
9.2 Safety Compliance Plate......................................................................................................................................15
9.3 Body and Option Identification Plate..................................................................................................................16
9.4 Fuel Consumption Label......................................................................................................................................17
9.5 Vehicle Identification Number Plate Location....................................................................................................18
9.6 Vehicle Identification Numbering System..........................................................................................................19
10 Serial Numbers - Gulf States.............................................................................................................. 20
10.1 Location of Identification Plates.........................................................................................................................20
10.2 Safety Compliance Label.....................................................................................................................................21
10.3 Body and Option Identification Plate..................................................................................................................22
10.4 Vehicle Identification Number Plate Location....................................................................................................23
10.5 Vehicle Identification Numbering System..........................................................................................................24
11 Engine Serial Numb ers ....................................................................................................................... 25
11.1 V6 Engine..............................................................................................................................................................25
11.2 GEN III V8 Engine.................................................................................................................................................26
12 Automatic Transmission Serial Number ...........................................................................................27
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13 Final Drive Identification..................................................................................................................... 28
14 Consolidated Tool List........................................................................................................................ 29
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1 General Information
The MY 2004 WK Series Models are a long wheelbase, rear wheel drive four door sedan that features a sixth window
body design.
Available in up to five levels of luxury, MY 2004 WK Series Models offer a variety of powertrain combinations including
V6, V6 Supercharged and GEN III V8 engines and a four speed electronically controlled automatic transmission.
Standard equipment includes an adjustable tilt/reach steering column, power assisted steering, supplemental inflatable
restraints, air conditioning, Ma cPherson strut front suspension, electronic front seats, 3 position rear seats and multi-link
independent rear suspension.
Optional equipment available for the various levels of luxury include an integrated LPG system, anti-lock braking (ABS),
traction contr ol, sp in resi stant differential, leather trim, electri c sunroof , auto lev el-rid e susp ensi on, spor ts sus pen sio n,
Telematics, Rear Park Assist System, Satnav (Global Position System), performance exhaust system, 2 passenger rear
seat, multi-disc premium audio system and a rear seat entertainment system (DVD player).
NOTE
The optional equipment listed above is not
available for selected MY 2004 WK Series
Models, while fitted as standard equipment on
others.
NOTE
All MY 2004 WK Series vehicles must only be
operated on unleaded fuel, regardless of engine
type.
The following charts provide model availability, powertrain combinations, transmission ratios , engine data and exterior
dimensions for MY 2004 WK Series Models.
1.1 Hoist Pad Locations
When using a trolley jack to raise the vehicle, it is important that the jack be positioned under the suspension cross
member or hoist pad (1) locations. Do not jack under the suspension control arm. The vehicle should always be
supported by jack stands at the hoist pad locations when raised.
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2 Model Availability and Base
Equipment
2.1 Australian Domestic
MODEL
LEVEL DRIVE
CONFIGURATION MODEL NAME MODEL
CODE ENGINE TRANSMISSION
TYPE FINAL
DRIVE
RATIO
Level 4 RHD Statesman 8WY19 3.8 SEFI V6 4 SPEED
AUTOMATIC 3.08:1
Level 5 RHD Caprice 8WZ19 5.7 SEFI V8
(HIGH OUTPUT) 4 SPEED
AUTOMATIC 3.07:1
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2.2 Gulf States
MODEL
LEVEL DRIVE
CONFIGURATION MODEL NAME MODEL
CODE ENGINE TRANSMISSION
TYPE FINAL
DRIVE
RATIO
Level 1 LHD Caprice LS 1WK19 5.7 SEFI V8
(STANDARD) 4 SPEED
AUTOMATIC 3.07:1
Level 2 LHD Caprice LTZ 1WL19 5.7 SEFI V8
(STANDARD) 4 SPEED
AUTOMATIC 3.07:1
Level 3
(Sport) LHD Caprice SS 1W M19 5.7 SEFI V8
(HIGH OUTPUT) 4 SPEED
AUTOMATIC 3.07:1
Level 5 LHD Caprice Royale 1WZ19 5.7 SEFI V8
(HIGH OUTPUT) 4 SPEED
AUTOMATIC 3.07:1
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3 Major Production Option Codes
OPTION
CODE DESCRIPTION OPTION
CODE DESCRIPTION
A88 ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS M30 4 SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION
AG3 MEMORY DRIVER'S SEAT M35 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
AH5 NON-MEMORY DRIVER'S SEAT MM6 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
AH7 PASSENGER'S SEAT, 4 WAY N40 POWER STEERING
AH8 PASSENGER'S SEAT, 8 WAY NC6 PERFORMANCE EXHAUST SYSTEM
AJ3 DRIVER'S AIRBAG NP5 LEATHER STEERING W HEEL
AK5 PASSENGER'S AIRBAG NW9 TRACTION CONTROL
AJ6 DRIVER’S SEAT, 6 WAY PF4 7x16 ALLOY WHEELS
AJ7 SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG PG1 6x15 STEEL WHEELS
AW5 2 POSITION REAR SEAT PH1 7x15 STEEL WHEELS
B2L HIGH OUTPUT GEN III V8 ENGINE PZ9 8x17 ALLOY WHEELS
C60 MANUAL AIR-CONDITIONING QKL 205/65R15 94H TYRE
C61 AUTOMATIC AIR-CONDITIONING QNZ 235/45 R17 93V TYRE
CJ2 DUAL ZONE AIR-CONDITIONING QWH 225/60R15 96V TYRE
FE1 SOFT RIDE SUSPENSION QXC 225/55R16 95V TYRE
FE2 SPORTS SUSPENSION U1V 6 DISC CD CHANGER
FX3 AUTO LEVELLING SUSPENSION UD7 REAR PARKING ASSIST S YSTE M
G80 SPIN RESISTANT DIFFERENTIAL UE1 TELEMATICS (HOLDEN ASSIST)
GU4 3.08:1 FINAL DRIVE RATIO UY4 SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEM
JL9 ANTI-LOCK BRAKIN G SYSTEM U75 FULL UP/DOWN ANTENNA
K30 CRUISE CONTROL V7A VINYL REAR SEAT
L67 3.8 V6 SUPERCHARGED ENGINE V5E SUNROOF (HOLDEN BY DESIGN)
LN3 3.8 V6 ENGINE V9Y GULF STATES PACK
LS1 GEN III V8 ENGINE XW6 METALLIC PAINT
KL7 LPG CONVERSION KIT
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4 Powertrain Combinations
4.1 Australian Domestic
ENGINE TRANSMISSION MODEL AVAILABILITY FIRST
GEAR
RATIO
FINAL
DRIVE
RATIO
3.8 LITRE PFI V6 4 SPEED
AUTOMATIC Level 4 (Statesman)
Level 5 (Caprice) 3.06:1 3.08:1
3.8 LITRE V6
SUPERCHARGED 4 SPEED
AUTOMATIC Level 4 (Statesman) 3.06:1 3.07:1
5.7 LITRE GEN III V8
(STANDARD) 4 SPEED
AUTOMATIC Level 4 (Statesman) 3.06:1 3.07:1
5.7 LITRE GEN III V8
(HIGH OUTPUT) 4 SPEED
AUTOMATIC Level 5 (Caprice) 3.06:1 3.07:1
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4.2 Gulf States
ENGINE TRANSMISSION MODEL AVAILABILITY FIRST
GEAR
RATIO
FINAL
DRIVE
RATIO
3.8 LITRE PFI V6 4 SPEED
AUTOMATIC Level 1 (Caprice LS) 3.06:1 3.08:1
5.7 LITRE GEN III V8
(STANDARD) 4 SPEED
AUTOMATIC Level 1 (Caprice LS)
Level 2 (Caprice LTZ) 3.06:1 3.07:1
5.7 LITRE GEN III V8
(HIGH OUTPUT) 4 SPEED
AUTOMATIC Level 3 (Caprice SS)
Level 5 (Caprice Royale) 3.06:1 3.07:1
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5 Transmission Ratios
GEAR RATIO
1ST 3.06:1
2ND 1.63:1
3RD 1.000:1
4TH 0.70:1
REV 2.29:1
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6 Engine Data
ENGINE
DESIGNATION 3.8 LITRE
PFI V6 3.8 LITRE
S/CHARGED
V6
5.7 LITRE
GEN III V8
(RHD
STANDARD
EXHAUST)
5.7 LITRE
GEN III V8
(LHD LOW
OUTPUT)
5.7 LITRE
GEN III V8 (
(RHD
SPORTS
EXHAUST)
5.7 LITRE
GEN III V8
(LHD HIGH
OUTPUT)
Piston
Displacement
Nominal - cm3
3791 3791 5667 5667 5667 5667
Compression
Ratio 9.4:1 8.5:1 10.1:1 10.1:1 10.1:1 10.1:1
Number of
Cylinders 6 6 8 8 8 8
Bore x Stroke -
mm 96.5 X 86.3 96.5 X 86.3 99 X 92 99 X 92 99 X 92 99 X 92
Taxable H.P.
RAC OR SAE 34.7 34.7 48.6 48.6 48.6 48.6
Power kW
DIN @ RPM 152 kW @
5200 171 kW @
5200 PULP* 235 kW @
5200 220 kW @
5200 245 Kw @
5600 242 kW @
5200
Torque Nm
DIN @ RPM 305 Nm @
3600 375Nm @
3000 PULP*
460 Nm @
4000 446 Nm @
4000 465 Nm @
4000 468 Nm @
4000
*PULP - Premium Unleaded Petrol
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7 Exterior Dimensions
BODY DIMENSIONS LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5
VEHICLE LENGTH 5193
VEHICLE WIDTH 1847
VEHICLE HEIGHT 1444
WHEELBASE 2939
OVERHANG - FRONT 986
OVERHANG - REAR 1268
TREAD - FRONT 1569 1559
TREAD - REAR 1587 1577
NOTE
All dimensions listed in the above table are in
millimetres.
NOTE
The vehicle width listed in the above table does
not include body side mouldings or cladding.
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8 Vehicle Weights
VEHICLE WEIGHTS LEVEL 1
(LHD) LEVEL 2
(LHD) LEVEL 3
(LHD) LEVEL 4
(RHD) LEVEL 5
(LHD) LEVEL 5
(RHD)
KERB MASS
V6 ENGINE 1647 N/A N/A 1691 N/A 1726
KERB MASS
V6 SUPERCHARGED ENGINE N/A N/A N/A 1725 N/A N/A
KERB MASS
GEN III V8 ENGINE 1704 1742 1761 1751 1773 1786
*REAR AXLE LOAD
V6 ENGINE 1187 N/A N/A 1187 N/A 1200
*REAR AXLE LOAD
V6 SUPERCHARGED ENGINE N/A N/A N/A 1187 N/A N/A
*REAR AXLE LOAD
GEN III V8 ENGINE 1165 1175 1187 1194 1204 1204
PAYLOAD
(5 Passengers + Cargo) 408
* At gross vehicle weight.
NOTE
All weights given do not include optional
equipment and are given in kilograms (kg).
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9 Serial Numbers - Australian
Domestic
The complete vehicle and various components of the vehicle are identified by number-plates, labels or numbers stamped
into the part. It is essential that when compiling warranty claims or product and field reports, the vehicle identific ation
number (VIN) is quoted in conjunction with the identification number of the component affected.
The VIN plate is secured to the body by unique rosette headed rivets.
9.1 Location of Identification Plates
Identification plates are attached to the upper left side of the dash panel, front radiator support panel, and under the
windshield lower left corner. The Vehicle Identification Number is also stamped into the floor below the front right hand
seat, refer to Figure 0A-2.
Figure 0A-2
Legend
1 Body and Option Identification Plate
(front upper panel)
2 Safety Compliance Plate
(engine side of dash panel)
3 Vehicle Identification Number Plate
(under windshield)
4 Carpet Flap (under RH front seat)
5 Vehicle Identification Number
(stamped under RH front seat)
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9.2 Safety Compliance Plate
The Safety Compliance Plate is located on the dash panel,
refer to Figure 0A-3.
Figure 0A-3
The safety compliance plate is stamped with the following
information, refer to Figure 0A-4.
COMPLIANCE PLATE APPROVAL NUMBER.
VEHICLE CATEGORY CODE.
NAME APPEARING ON COMPLIANCE PLATE
APPROVAL.
MAKE/MODEL.
SEATING CAPACITY.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
(* Variable information).
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(* Variable information).
Figure 0A-4
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9.3 Body and Option Identification Plate
The body and option identification plate (1) is located on the
front upper panel, refer to Figure 0A-5.
Figure 0A-5
The body and option identification plate is stamped with the
following information, refer to Figure 0A-6.
MODEL
Combination of letters and numbers identifying the body
style, the mechanical pack and smart pack options.
NOTE
A listing of Production Option numbers and
Smart Pack Option numbers can be found by
referring to either 3. Major Production Option
Codes in this Section or the latest spare parts
information (PartFinder®).
BODY
Production build num ber, in co ntinu ous seque nce
regardless of model, body type and series.
TRIM
Trim combination.
PAINT
Exterior paint material and colour identification.
BUILT
The date of manufacture by calendar month and year in
which the body shell and powertrain are conjoined and the
vehicle is driven or moved from the production line.
SUSP
Suspension option code identification number, (eg. FE2).
ENGINE, TRANSMISSION AND AXLE
Identification option codes for specific engine, transmission
and final drive.
A/C
Air conditioning option code identification number,
(eg. CJ2).
Figure 0A-6
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9.4 Fuel Consumption Label
ADR 81/00 requires that from 1st January 2001, a label
similar to that shown in Figure 0A-7 is attached to the
windscreen of any new vehicle that is displayed for sale in
Australia.
The fuel consumption figures quoted are the results of tests
carried out in accordance with an Australian standard for
fuel consumption testing. Each vehicle is tested under
identical conditions. The results therefore enable a
comparison to be made between vehicles.
NOTE
This label should be removed from the
windscreen immediately prior to the vehicle
being delivered to the owner.
Figure 0A-7
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9.5 Vehicle Identification Number Plate
Location
The body mounted Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate (1) is located under the windscreen and is viewed
through the windscreen aperture.
The VIN plate is secured to the body by unique rosette
headed rivets.
NOTE
The VIN is also stamped into the floor
sheetmetal under the front RH seat, refer to
9.1 Location Of Identification Plates in this
Section.
Figure 0A-8
Figure 0A-9 shows the Vehicle Identification Number plate
located under the windscreen aperture.
Figure 0A-9
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9.6 Vehicle Identification Numbering System
The Vehicle Identification Numbering System (VIN) is based on the uniform Car Model Designation System. The reason
for this is to identify the vehicle in one coded series of Characters.
The significance of these characters or blocks of characters are explained below, using as an example identification
number 6G1 K Z 54 F 94 L 123456.
WMI Code: 6 - Oceania
G - Australia
1 - Holden
Carline: K - WK Series
Luxury Level: Y - Level 4 (Statesman)
Z - Level 5 (Caprice)
Bod y Style: 5 - 4 door sedan (19)
Restraint Code: 1 - Active (manual) seat belts
2 - Active (manual) seat belts with driver and passenger inflatable restraint
system - frontal
3 - Active (manual) seat belts with driver inflatable restraint system - frontal
4 - Active (manual) seat belts with driver and passenger inflatable restraint
system - frontal and side
Engine Type: A - 3.8 litre V6 engine (domestic variant)
R - 3.8 litre V6 engine Supercharged
F - 5.7 litre GEN III V8 engine
Vin Check Digit: Calculated check digit
Model Year: 4 - 2004
Plant: L - Adelaide (Elizabeth) South Australia
Production Sequence (Tag) Number:
123456 - Sequential Producti on Serial Number
NOTE
The production sequence number is sequentially allocated to each vehicle, regardless of vehicle type.
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10 Serial Numbers - Gulf States
The complete vehicle and various components of the vehicle are identified by number plates, labels or numbers stamped
into the part. It is essential that when compiling warranty claims or product and field reports, the vehicle identific ation
number (VIN) is quoted in conjunction with the identification number of the component affected.
The VIN plate is secured to the body by unique rosette headed rivets.
10.1 Location of Identification Plates
Identification plates and labels are attached to the B pillar, front radiator support panel, and under the windshield lower
left corner. The Vehicle Identification Number is also stamped into the floor below a flap in the carpet under the front
right-hand seat, refer to Figure 0A-11.
Figure 0A-11
Legend
1 Body and Option Identification Plate
(front upper panel)
2 Vehicle Identification Number Plate
(LH side under windscreen)
3 Safety Compliance Label (LH B pillar)
4 Carpet flap (under RH seat)
5 Vehicle Identification Number
(stamped under RH seat)
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10.2 Safety Compliance Label
The safety compliance label (1) is located on the left-hand
B-pillar, refer to Figure 0A-12
Figure 0A-12
The safety compliance label is printed with the following
information, refer to Figure 0A-13.
VEHICLE CONFORMI TY STATEMENT.
MONTH/YEAR OF MANUFACTURE (1)
(Variable information)
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (2)
(Variable information)
CATEGORY OF VEHICLE: PASSENGER CAR
MANUFACTURED BY: GENERAL MOTORS AUSTRALIA
Figure 0A-13
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10.3 Body and Option Identification Plate
The body and option identification plate (1) is located on the
front upper panel, refer to Figure 0A-14.
Figure 0A-14
The body and option identification plate is stamped with the
following information, refer to Figure 0A-15.
MODEL
Combination of letters and numbers identifying the body
style, the mechanical pack and smart pack options.
NOTE
A listing of Production Option numbers and
Smart Pack Option numbers can be found by
referring to either 3. Major Production Option
Codes in this Section or the latest spare parts
information (PartFinder®).
BODY
Production build num ber, in co ntinu ous seque nce
regardless of model, body type and series.
TRIM
Trim combination.
PAINT
Exterior paint material and colour identification.
BUILT
The date of manufacture by calendar month and year in
which the body shell and power train are conjoined and the
vehicle is driven or moved from the production line.
SUSP
Suspension option code identification number, (eg. FE2).
ENGINE, TRANSMISSION AND AXLE
Identification option codes for specific engine, transmission
and final drive.
A/C
Air conditioning option code identification number,
(eg. CJ2).
Figure 0A-15
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10.4 Vehicle Identification Number Plate
Location
The body mounted Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate (1) is located under the windscreen and is viewed
through the windscreen aperture.
The VIN plate is secured to the body by unique rosette
headed rivets.
NOTE
The VIN is also stamped into the floor
sheetmetal under the front RH seat, refer to
10.1 Location Of Identification Plates in this
Section.
Figure 0A-16
Figure 0A-17 shows the Vehicle Identification Number plate
located under the windscreen aperture.
Figure 0A-17
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10.5 Vehicle Identification Numbering System
The Vehicle Identification Numbering System (VIN) is based on the uniform Car Model Designation System. The reason
for this is to identify the vehicle in one coded series of Characters.
The significance of these characters or blocks of characters are explained below, using as an example identification
number 6G1 K Z 54 F 94 L 123456.
WMI Code: 6 - Oceania
G - Australia
1 - Chevrolet
Carline: K - WK Series
Luxury Level: K - Level 1 (Caprice LS)
L - Level 2 (Caprice LTZ)
M - Level 4 (Caprice SS)
Z - Level 5 (Caprice Royale)
Bod y Style: 5 - 4 door sedan (19)
Restraint Code: 1 - Active (manual) seat belts
2 - Active (manual) seat belts with driver and passenger inflatable restraint
system - frontal
3 - Active (manual) seat belts with driver inflatable restraint system - frontal
4 - Active (manual) seat belts with driver and passenger inflatable restraint
system - frontal and side
Engine Type: B - 3.8 litre V6 engine (Gulf States variant)
F - 5.7 litre GEN III V8 engine
Vin Check Digit: Calculated check digit
Model Year: 4 - 2004
Plant: L - Adelaide (Elizabeth) South Australia
Production Sequence (Tag) Number:
123456 - Sequential Producti on Serial Number
NOTE
The production sequence number is sequentially allocated to each vehicle, regardless of vehicle type.
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11 Engine Serial Numbers
11.1 V6 Engine
The engine number (1) for the 3.8 V6 engine and V6
Supercharged engine is stamped on the front face of the
engine, below the ignition coil pack as illustrated in Figure
0A-19.
Figure 0A-19
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11.2 GEN III V8 Engine
The 5.7 litre GEN III V8 engine number (1) is stamped on a
pad located adjacent to the engine coolant outlet pipe, refer
to Figure 0A-20.
Figure 0A-20
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12 Automatic Transmission Serial
Number
The 4L60-E automatic transmission application and
identification can be determined from the stamping (7) in
the machined surface at the rear of the transmission case,
in the location shown, refer to Figure 0A-21.
The coded number can be interpreted from the following
breakdown;
• Model Year:
3 - 2003
4 - 2004
• Model:
HF - 3.8 litre V6 (LN3)
HN - 3.8 litre V6 S/C (L67)
HA - 5.7 litre GEN III V8 (LS1)
• Transmission Model Identifier:
D - 4L60-E
• Julian Date (Day of the Year).
• Shift Build:
A, B, J - First Shift;
C, H, W - Second Shift
• Individual Transmission Serial Number.
Figure 0A-21
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13 Final Drive Identification
An identification tag (1) is adhered to the final drive
assembly to the RHS of the carrier housing, refer to
Figure 0A-22. The tag carries the part number for the axle
assembly, the final drive ratio and the serial number of the
axle assembly.
Figure 0A-22
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14 Consolidated Tool List
Special tools for MY 2004 WK Series Models carry over from MY2003 VY Series Models. For all info rmation concerning
the Special Tools for MY 2004 WK Series Models, refer to Section 0A, General Information in the MY2003 VY Series
Service Information.