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AS TO CLUTCH PLATES FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS: (a) Beginning around 1930, clutch driven plates assemblies for manual transmissions were manufactured by GM with friction materials purchased from suppliers or purchased as assemblies from suppliers. (b) See response to (a). (c) Trade names: GM Parts (1969 - present), Buick*, Cadillac*, Chevrolet*, Oldsmobile*, Pontiac*, and GMC Truck*. Names marked with an asterisk were used, if at all, before 1969. (d) See response to (a). (e) The precise asbestos content of facing materials manufactured by others is unknown to GM. It is known industry practice, however, to use chrysotile asbestos. (f) Distribution of service parts continues. (g) During the 1980's to present for original equipment. (h) An example of a typical assembly for a passenger car includes a facing with an inside diameter of 2.32; millimeters, an outside diameter of 156 millimeters, and a thickness of 8 millimeters. The facing is typically dark brown. (i) Clutch driven plates assemblies are one component part of a manual transmission. (j) See (f). INTERROGATORY NO. 7: Do any documents, including but not limited to written memoranda, specifications, recommendations, blueprints, or other written materials of any kind or character, relating to the design, preparation, or introduction into the market of the products listed in Interrogatory No. 6 still exist? If so, state: (a) A description of each such document. (b) The name, address, and job title of each person who currently has possession of each document, and where the documents are currently located. -7