Clutch D
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
DISASSEMBLY
- Place the D-clutch (3) in a suitable arbor press.
- Using (special tool #8901A, Pressing Tool) (1), to compress the oil baffle (2) enough to clear the locking tabs.
- Rotate the oil baffle (2) slightly until the tabs on the hub (1) are clear of the tabs on the baffle (3).
- Remove the oil baffle (2).
- Remove the belleville spring (1).
- Remove the selective snap ring (1).
- Remove the D-Clutch backing plate (1).
- Remove the D-Clutch frictions and steels (1), paying attention to the orientation.
- Remove the D-Clutch piston (1).
- Remove the D-Clutch carrier seal rings (2).
ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
If clutch discs are being replaced, soak them in 8HP transmission fluid before assembly.
- Install D-Clutch carrier seal rings (1).
- Verify the D-Clutch piston seal (2) is in good condition. Replace the D-Clutch if there are any tears or nicks in the seal.
- Coat the seal (2) on the D-Clutch piston with 8HP fluid.
- Install the D-Clutch piston (1) in the housing.
- Install the wave plate (4) into the carrier first.
- Install the frictions and steels (1) into the carrier.
- Install the backing plate (1) last onto the carrier.
- Install the proper selective snap ring (1) onto the D-Clutch carrier.
- Install the belleville spring (1).
- Place the oil baffle (1) onto the hub of the D-clutch carrier.
- Rotate the baffle so the tabs on the hub (1) and the tabs on the baffle (2) line up to the locked position.
- Place the D-clutch (3) in a suitable arbor press.
- Using (special tool #8901A, Pressing Tool) (1), compress the oil baffle (2) enough to clear the lock tabs.
- Release the arbor press.