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Input Clutch Housing End Play Check

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Tools Required

    Fig 1: View Of J 33381-A
    GM10544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Adjust the collar on tool J 33381-A  to the 4T65-E CLUTCH & DRUM setting. See Special Tools .
    2. Fig 2: Identifying J 33381-A & Input Clutch Housing
    GM10551Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install J 33381-A  into the input clutch housing assembly (632). See Special Tools .
  3. Tighten the threaded rod of J 33381-A  until the rod is finger tight. See Special Tools .
  4. Use J 33381-A  in order to lift the input clutch housing assembly (632). See Special Tools . The sprag clutch assemblies will also be attached.
  5. Install the assembly (632) into the case. Be sure that the assembly is down all the way.
  6. Remove J 33381-A  from the assembly. See Special Tools .
    7. Fig 3: View Of J 26958, J 26958-10B, J 38385 & J 43425
    GM417963Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The tool J 38385  (3) is used on a standard duty transmission, and J 43425  (3) is used on a heavy duty transmission. See Special Tools .
  7. Install J 38385  (3) for a standard duty transmission or J 43425  (3) for a heavy duty transmission. See Special Tools .
    8. IMPORTANT: The tool J 26958-10B  (2) is model specific and can be used on a standard duty and a heavy duty transmission. See Special Tools . This tool has a small end (4) and a larger end (5). Standard duty would use the smaller end (4) facing down, and a heavy duty would use the larger end (5) facing down.
  8. Install J 26958-10B  (2) depending on model. See Special Tools . Standard duty uses this tool with the smaller end (4) facing down. Heavy duty uses this tool with the larger end (5) facing down.
    9. IMPORTANT: Install bolts and tighten securely to prevent tool deflection during end play measurement.
  9. Install J 26958  (1) onto the case extension (6). See Special Tools .
    10. Fig 4: View Of J 33386-A Installed Onto Transmission Case
    GM417964Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Using two bolts, install J 33386-A  onto the case. See Special Tools .
  11. Tighten the bolts in order to securely hold J 33386-A  . See Special Tools .
  12. Tighten J 26958  finger tight in order to eliminate differential carrier end play. See Special Tools .
    13. Fig 5: Measuring Clearance Between J 33386-A & Thrust Washer
    GM417965Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Insert the thrust washer (630) from the input clutch housing into J 33386-A  as indicated. See Special Tools . If the thrush washer will not fit into J 33386-A  , select the next size smaller thrust washer and recheck. See Special Tools .
  14. Use a feeler gauge in order to measure the clearance between J 33386-A  and the thrust washer (630). See Special Tools .
    • If the clearance is less than 0.1521 mm (0.006 in), use the current size thrust washer.
    • If the clearance is 0.1521 mm (0.006 in) or more, select the next size larger thrust washer and recheck.

      Refer to the Bearing/Input Clutch Hub Selective Thrust Washer (630) Selection Guide in End Play Specifications .

    15. Fig 6: Identifying J 33381-A & Input Clutch Housing
    GM10551Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove J 33386-A  . See Special Tools .
  16. 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.
  17. Install J 33381-A  into the input clutch housing (632). See Special Tools .
  18. Tighten the threaded rod of J 33381-A  until the rod is finger tight. See Special Tools .
  19. Use J 33381-A  in order to lift the input clutch housing assembly (632). See Special Tools . The sprag clutch assemblies will also be attached.
  20. Remove the assembly (632) from the case.
    21. Fig 7: View Of J 26958, J 26958-10B, J 38385 & J 43425
    GM417963Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Position the transmission so that the oil pan is facing down.
  22. Remove J 26958  (1), J 26958-10B  (2), and J 38385  (3) or J 43425  (3). See Special Tools .
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