Assembly Procedure
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- Inspect the drive link assembly (507) for damaged, cracked or binding links.
- Inspect the input speed sensor reluctor wheel (527) for damaged reluctor teeth, worn or damaged thrust surface or damaged or missing locating pins.
- Use J 36850 or equivalent in order to retain the drive sprocket thrust washer (517) onto the drive sprocket (516).
- Use J 36850 or equivalent in order to retain the driven sprocket thrust washer (508) onto the driven sprocket (506).
- Assemble the drive (516) and driven (506) sprockets into the drive link assembly (507) according to one of the following criteria:
- If the old drive link is being reinstalled, position both drive link assemblies with the master link (different color) facing up or down, whichever way it was found during disassembly
- If a new drive link assembly is being installed, position both drive link assemblies with the master link facing upward.
- Install the drive link assembly (507) and the sprockets (506, 516) into the case by hand. A slight rocking motion may be required in order to work the sprockets into place.
- Install the input speed sensor reluctor wheel (527) onto the drive sprocket (516).
- Install the 4th clutch shaft thrust washer (505) onto the driven sprocket (506).
IMPORTANT:
The drive link assembly must be installed correctly.