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Forward Clutch Sprag Assemble

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Inspect the forward sprag assembly for the following conditions:
- Wear or damage
- Weak or broken springs

2. Inspect the forward clutch outer race for the following conditions:
- Race wear or damage
- Spline wear
- Surface finish damage





3. Inspect the sprag assembly retainer rings for wear or damage.
4. Install the sprag assembly retainer rings into the forward clutch sprag assembly.
5. Inspect the sprag retainer and race assembly for the following conditions:
- Spline damage
- Ring groove damage
- Surface finish damage
- Loose retainer

6. Inspect the input sun gear for any of the following conditions:
- Damage
- Wear
- Cracks
- Damaged spline or gear teeth





7. Install the sprag retainer and race assembly into the forward sprag and outer race assembly.
8. Inspect the overrun clutch hub for the following conditions:
- Spline damage
- Plugged lubrication holes
- Damaged tangs
- Cracks





9. Install the overrun clutch hub into the sprag clutch inner race and input sun gear assembly.
10. Install the overrun clutch hub retaining snap ring.
11. Test the assembly for proper operation. If the assembly operates backwards, you have installed the sprag backwards. Reassemble the sprag correctly.





12. Install the forward clutch sprag and input sun gear assembly into the input clutch housing.
13. Index the overrun clutch hub into the overrun clutch plates.