Removal Procedure
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- Adjust the collar on tool J 33381-A to the 4T65-E CLUTCH & DRUM setting. See Special Tools . Make sure that the threaded rod is fully loosened.
- Install J 33381-A into the second clutch housing assembly (617). See Special Tools .
- Tighten the threaded rod of J 33381-A until the rod is finger tight. See Special Tools .
- Lift up J 33381-A with the second clutch housing (617) and the input clutch housing (632) attached. See Special Tools . The sprag clutch assemblies will also be attached.
- Place the complete assembly on the bench.
- Loosen the threaded rod of J 33381-A . See Special Tools .
- Remove J 33381-A from the assembly. See Special Tools .
- Lift the second clutch housing (617) off of the input clutch housing.
- Remove the input clutch housing thrust bearing (629) from the input housing.
- Remove the selective thrush washer (630) from the input clutch housing (632).