Special Tools

J 33381-A:  Clutch Assembly Remover/Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Fig 1: View Of J 33381-A
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1. Adjust the collar on tool J 33381-A:  remover/installer to the 4T65-E CLUTCH & DRUM setting. Make sure that the threaded rod is fully loosened.
Fig 2: Installing J 33381-A Onto Input Clutch Housing Assembly
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2. Install J 33381-A:  remover/installer into the second clutch housing assembly (617).
3. Tighten the threaded rod of J 33381-A:  remover/installer until the rod is finger tight.
4. Lift up J 33381-A:  remover/installer with the second clutch housing (617) and the input clutch housing (632) attached. The sprag clutch assemblies will also be attached.
5. Place the complete assembly on the bench.
6. Loosen the threaded rod of J 33381-A:  remover/installer.
7. Remove J 33381-A:  remover/installer from the assembly.
Fig 3: Identifying Second Clutch Housing & Input Clutch Components
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8. Lift the second clutch housing (617) off of the input clutch housing.
9. Remove the input clutch housing thrust bearing (629) from the input housing.
10. Remove the selective thrush washer (630) from the input clutch housing (632).