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ASSEMBLY, Input Clutch: Assembly: Assembly

Use petrolatum on all seals to ease assembly of components.

Fig 1: Install Input Shaft
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1 - INPUT SHAFT
2 - ARBOR PRESS RAM
3 - INPUT CLUTCH HUB
  1. Using an arbor press (2), install input shaft (1) to input shaft hub (3) .
    Fig 2: Install Input Shaft Snap Ring
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    1 - INPUT SHAFT
    2 - SCREWDRIVER (DO NOT SCRATCH BEARING SURFACE)
    3 - SNAP RING
    4 - O-RINGS
    5 - SEALS
  2. Install input shaft snap ring (3) .
    Fig 3: Return Spring and Snap Ring
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    1 - OD/REVERSE PISTON
    2 - RETURN SPRING
    3 - SNAP RING
    4 - O-RING
  3. Position the OD/Reverse piston return spring (2) and snap ring (3) onto the OD/Reverse piston (1) .
    Fig 4: Remove/Install Snap Ring
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    1 - ARBOR PRESS RAM (COMPRESS RETURN SPRING JUST ENOUGH TO REMOVE OR INSTALL SNAP RING)
    2 - SCREWDRIVER
    3 - SNAP RING
    4 - SPECIAL TOOL 6057
    5 - OD/REVERSE PISTON
    6 - RETURN SPRING
  4. Using an arbor press (1) and Disc 6057 (4), install the OD/Reverse piston return spring (6) and snap ring (3) .
    Fig 5: Install OD/Reverse Piston
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    1 - PUSH DOWN TO INSTALL OVERDRIVE/REVERSE PISTON
    2 - INPUT CLUTCHES RETAINER
  5. Install the OD/Reverse piston (1) assembly to the input clutch retainer (2) .
    Fig 6: Install Input Shaft Hub Assembly
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    1 - PUSH DOWN TO INSTALL INPUT SHAFT HUB ASSEMBLY (ROTATE TO ALIGN SPLINES)
    2 - OD/REV. PISTON
  6. Install the input hub/shaft assembly (1) to the OD/Reverse piston/clutch retainer assembly (2) .
    Fig 7: Install Input Hub Tapered Snap Ring
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    1 - INPUT SHAFT
    2 - INPUT HUB SNAP RING (TAPERED SIDE UP WITH TABS IN CAVITY)
    3 - SNAP RING PLIERS
  7. Install input hub tapered snap ring (2) . Make sure snap ring is fully seated. 
    Fig 8: Underdrive Clutch Piston
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    1 - PISTON
  8. Install the UD clutch piston (1) .
    Fig 9: Seal Compressor Special Tool 5067
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    1 - PISTON RETURN SPRING
    2 - SPECIAL TOOL 5067
    3 - INPUT CLUTCH RETAINER
  9. Install UD piston return spring (1) and Disc 5067 (2) .
    Fig 10: UD Return Spring and Retainer
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    1 - UNDERDRIVE SPRING RETAINER
    2 - SNAP RING
    3 - SEAL
    4 - PISTON RETURN SPRING
  10. Position the UD spring retainer (1) and snap ring (2) on the piston return spring (4) .
    Fig 11: Install UD Spring Retainer and Snap Ring
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    1 - ARBOR PRESS RAM
    2 - SNAP RING PLIERS
    3 - SNAP RING
    4 - OD/REVERSE PISTON
    5 - TOOL 5067
    6 - TOOL 5059-A
    CAUTION: Compress return spring just enough to install snap ring.
  11. Using Compressor 5059-A (6) with Installer 5067 (5) and an arbor press (1), install the UD spring retainer and snap ring (3) .
    Fig 12: Underdrive Clutch Pack
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    1 - CLUTCH PLATE
    2 - ONE UD CLUTCH DISC
    3 - CLUTCH DISC
  12. Install the UD clutch pack (four fibers/four steels) (1, 3) . Leave the top disc (2) out until after the snap ring is installed.
    Fig 13: UD Clutch Flat Snap Ring
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    1 - UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH REACTION PLATE FLAT SNAP RING
    2 - SCREWDRIVER
  13. Install the UD clutch flat snap ring (1) .
    Fig 14: Remove/Install Last UD Clutch Disc
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    1 - ONE UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DISC
  14. Install the last UD clutch disc (1) .
    Fig 15: OD/UD Reaction Plate
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    1 - OD/UD CLUTCH REACTION PLATE (STEP SIDE DOWN)
  15. Install the OD/UD clutch reaction plate (1) . The OD/UD clutches reaction plate has a step on both sides. Install the OD/UD clutches reaction plate tapered step side up.
    Fig 16: Tapered Snap Ring
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    1 - OVERDRIVE/UNDERDRIVE CLUTCHES REACTION PLATE TAPERED SNAP RING
    2 - SCREWDRIVER (DO NOT SCRATCH REACTION PLATE)
    NOTE: Snap ring ends must be located within one finger of the input clutch hub. Be sure that snap ring is fully seated, by pushing with screwdriver, into snap ring groove all the way around.
  16. Install the UD/OD tapered snap ring (1) .
    Fig 17: Seating Tapered Snap Ring
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    1 - OVERDRIVE/UNDERDRIVE CLUTCHES REACTION PLATE TAPERED SNAP RING
    2 - SCREWDRIVER
  17. Seat tapered snap ring (1) to ensure proper installation.
    Fig 18: Input Clutch Assembly on Pressure Fixture Tool - 8391
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    1 - INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
    2 - INPUT CLUTCH PRESSURE FIXTURE - 8391
  18. Install input clutch assembly (1) to the Input Clutch Pressure Fixture 8391 (2).
    Fig 19: Set Up Dial Indicator to Measure UD Clutch Clearance
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    1 - DIAL INDICATOR
    2 - UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH
  19. Set up Dial Indicator C-3339A (1) on the UD clutch pack (2).
    Fig 20: Press Down on UD Clutch Pack and Zero Dial Indicator
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    1 - DIAL INDICATOR
    2 - UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH
  20. Using moderate pressure, press down and hold (near indicator) the UD clutch pack (2) with screwdriver or suitable tool and zero dial indicator (1) . When releasing pressure on clutch pack, indicator reading should advance 0.005-0.010 inches.
    CAUTION: Do not apply more than 30 psi (206 kPa) to the underdrive clutch pack.
  21. Apply 30 psi (206 kPa) to the underdrive hose on Pressure Fixture 8391 and measure UD clutch clearance. Measure and record UD clutch pack measurement in four (4) places, 90° apart.
  22. Take average of four measurements and compare with UD clutch pack clearance specification. Underdrive clutch pack clearance must be 0.94-1.50 mm (0.037-0.059 in.). 
  23. If necessary, select the proper reaction plate to achieve specifications.
    Fig 21: Install OD Clutch Pack
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    1 - OVERDRIVE CLUTCH PACK
  24. Install the OD clutch pack (four fibers/three steels) (1) .
    Fig 22: Install Waved Snap Ring
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    1 - OVERDRIVE REACTION PLATE WAVED SNAP RING
    2 - SCREWDRIVER
  25. Install OD reaction plate waved snap ring (1) .
    Fig 23: OD/Reverse Reaction Plate
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    1 - OVERDRIVE/REVERSE PRESSURE PLATE
    2 - (STEP SIDE DOWN)
  26. Install the OD/Reverse reaction plate (1) with large step down (towards OD clutch pack) .
    Fig 24: Install Flat Snap Ring
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    1 - ARBOR PRESS RAM
    2 - TOOL 5059-A
    3 - FLAT SNAP RING
  27. Install Compressor tool 5059-A (2).
  28. Using shop press (1) compress clutch pack enough to expose snap ring grove.
  29. Install OD reaction plate flat snap ring (3) .
    Fig 25: Measure OD Clutch Pack Clearance
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    1 - DIAL INDICATOR
    2 - OD/REVERSE PRESSURE PLATE
  30. Measure OD clutch pack clearance. Set up Dial Indicator C-3339A (1) on top of the OD/Reverse reaction plate (2).
  31. Zero dial indicator and apply 30 psi (206 kPa) air pressure to the overdrive clutch hose on Pressure Fixture 8391. Measure and record OD clutch pack measurement in four (4) places, 90° apart.
  32. Take average of four measurements and compare with OD clutch pack clearance specification. The overdrive (OD) clutch pack clearance is 1.07-3.25 mm (0.042-0.128 in.). 
  33. If not within specifications, the clutch is not assembled properly. There is no adjustment for the OD clutch clearance.

  34. Install reverse clutch pack (two fibers/one steel) (1, 2).
    Fig 26: Install Reaction Plate
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    1 - REVERSE CLUTCH REACTION PLATE (FLAT SIDE DOWN)
  35. Install reverse clutch reaction plate (1) with the flat side down towards reverse clutch .
    Fig 27: Install Reverse Clutch Snap Ring
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    1 - REVERSE CLUTCH SNAP RING (SELECT)
    2 - SCREWDRIVER
    3 - REVERSE CLUTCH REACTION PLATE
  36. Tap reaction plate (3) down to allow installation of the reverse clutch snap ring (1). Install reverse clutch snap ring (1).
    Fig 28: Pry Up Reaction Plate
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    1 - SCREWDRIVER
    2 - SNAP RING
    3 - SCREWDRIVER
    4 - MUST RAISE REVERSE REACTION PLATE TO RAISE SNAP RING
  37. Pry up reverse reaction plate (4) to seat against snap ring (2).
    Fig 29: Measure Reverse Clutch Pack Clearance
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    1 - DIAL INDICATOR
    2 - REVERSE CLUTCH
  38. Set up a Dial Indicator C-3339A (1) on the reverse clutch pack (2).
    Fig 30: Press Down on Reverse Clutch and Zero Indicator
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    1 - DIAL INDICATOR
    2 - REVERSE CLUTCH
  39. Using moderate pressure, press down and hold (near indicator) reverse clutch disc (2) with screwdriver or suitable tool and zero dial indicator (1). When releasing pressure, indicator should advance 0.005-0.010 inches as clutch pack relaxes.
  40. Apply 30 psi (206 kPa) air pressure to the reverse clutch hose on Pressure Fixture 8391. Measure and record reverse clutch pack measurement in four (4) places, 90° apart.
  41. Take average of four measurements and compare with reverse clutch pack clearance specification. The reverse clutch pack clearance is 0.89-1.37 mm (0.035-0.054 in.).  Select the proper reverse clutch snap ring to achieve specifications.
  42. To complete the assembly, reverse clutch and overdrive clutch must be removed.
    Fig 31: Install No. 2 Needle Bearing
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    1 - #2 NEEDLE BEARING (NOTE 3 SMALL TABS)
    2 - TABS UP
  43. Install the number 2 needle bearing (1) .
    Fig 32: Install Underdrive Shaft Assembly
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    1 - UNDERDRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
    2 - #2 NEEDLE BEARING
  44. Install the underdrive shaft assembly (1) .
    Fig 33: Install No. 3 Thrust Washer
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    1 - #3 THRUST WASHER (NOTE 5 TABS)
    2 - UNDERDRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
  45. Install the number 3 thrust washer (1) to the underdrive shaft assembly (2). Be sure five tabs are seated properly.
    Fig 34: Install No. 3 Thrust Plate
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    1 - OVERDRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
    2 - DABS OF PETROLATUM (FOR RETENTION)
    3 - #3 THRUST PLATE (NOTE 3 TABS)
  46. Install the number 3 thrust plate (3) to the bottom of the overdrive shaft assembly (1). Retain with petrolatum or transmission assembly gel (2).
    Fig 35: Install Overdrive Shaft Assembly
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    1 - OVERDRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
    2 - #3 THRUST PLATE
    3 - #3 THRUST WASHER
  47. Install the overdrive shaft assembly (1).
    Fig 36: Input Clutch Assembly
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    1 - INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
    2 - OVERDRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
  48. Reinstall overdrive and reverse clutch. Rechecking these clutch clearances is not necessary.