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Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly

Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly










Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly (Part 1):




Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly (Part 2):





Disassembly

NOTE: The low/reverse clutch plates are installed in the case during the assembly procedure.

1. Remove and discard thrust bearing on the center support.





2. Using the special tool, remove the retaining ring.





3. Remove the low/reverse clutch return spring.





4. Remove the low/reverse clutch piston from the low/reverse clutch drum.





5. Remove and discard the low/reverse clutch piston O-ring seals.





6. Remove and discard the low/reverse drum O-ring seals.





Assembly

Low/reverse piston
1. Install new low/reverse clutch piston O-ring seals.





2. Install new low/reverse drum O-ring seals.





3. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean transmission fluid and install the low/reverse piston.





4. Install the low/reverse clutch return spring.





5. Using the special tool, install the retaining ring.





6. Install a new roller bearing on the center support.





Low/reverse clutch stackup

7. NOTE: All intermediate clutch plates friction and steel are of a wave-type design.

Install the special tool into the case.





8. Install the special tool into the case as shown.





9. Measure case stop depth








10. Measure the clutch pack height.











11. Measure the piston to center support shoulder height.








12. Calculate the end clearance





Compare the end clearance to the specification. If the end clearance is out of specification, select the next thinner or thicker plate as required and repeat Steps 10, 11 and 12.