Special Tools

J 33381-A:  Clutch Assembly Remover/Installer

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Fig 1: Installing Thrust Bearing Assembly & Selective Thrust Washer
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1. Install the selective thrust washer (630) and the thrust bearing assembly (629) onto the input clutch housing assembly (632).
Fig 2: Installing Second Clutch Housing Assembly Onto Second Clutch Hub
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2. Use a small screwdriver in order to align the second clutch teeth so that they slide onto the second clutch hub of the input clutch housing assembly (632).
3. Install the second clutch housing assembly (617) onto the second clutch hub of the input clutch housing assembly (632).
Fig 3: View Of J 33381-A
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4. Adjust the collar on J 33381-A:  remover/installer to the clutch & drum. Make sure that the threaded rod is fully loosened.
Fig 4: Installing J 33381-A Onto Input Clutch Housing Assembly
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5. Install J 33381-A:  remover/installer into the input clutch housing assembly (632).
6. Tighten the threaded rod of J 33381-A:  remover/installer until the rod is finger tight.
7. Use J 33381-A:  remover/installer in order to lift the input and second clutch housing assembly (617, 632). The sprag clutch assemblies will also be attached.
NOTE: After you have installed the input and second clutch housing assembly, confirm that the top of the second clutch housing (617) is approximately 1/2 inch above the top of the reverse band assembly.
8. Install the input and second clutch housing assembly (617, 632) into the case. Be sure that the assembly is down all the way.