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Direct Clutch Assembly

Direct Clutch Assembly





Material








Direct Clutch Assembly (B Clutch)

Disassembly





1. Inspect the two scarf cut seals and the roller bearing for damage.
^ If damage is indicated, a new direct clutch assembly will be required.





2. Remove the upper roller bearing. Clean and inspect the roller bearing for damage.
^ If damage is indicated, a new overdrive clutch assembly will be required.





3. Remove the direct clutch snap ring.





4. NOTE: Inspect the direct clutch drum, friction plates and steel plates for damage. No new components are installed at this time. If new components are required, a new direct clutch assembly is required.

Remove the direct clutch plates, steel and friction. Inspect the steel and friction plates for damage. If damage is indicated, a new direct clutch assembly will be required.
^ If no damage is indicated, the direct clutch can be re-assembled.

Assembly





1. Install the direct clutch plates, starting with the wave spring then a steel plate and alternating between steel and friction plates, and ending with the pressure plate on the top.





2. Install the direct clutch snap ring.





3. Install the roller bearing.