Center Support Assembly Disassemble
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Tools Required
- J 23327 Clutch Spring Compressor. See Special Tools .
- J 38734 Intermediate Spring Compressor Adapter. See Special Tools .
- Remove the oil cooler pipe fitting seal (690) from the center support assembly (640).
- Inspect the center support assembly (640) for damage.
- Using the J 23327 and the J 38734 , compress the intermediate clutch spring assembly (635). See Special Tools .
- Remove the intermediate clutch spring retainer ring (634).
- Remove the J 23327 and the J 38734 . See Special Tools .
- Remove the intermediate clutch spring assembly (635).
- Inspect the intermediate clutch spring assembly (635) for collapsed coils and distortion.
- Remove the intermediate clutch piston (636). Apply compressed air to the center support bolt hole to aid in piston removal.
- Remove the inner seal (637) and outer seal (638) from the intermediate clutch piston (636).
- Inspect the intermediate clutch piston (636) for cracks and damage.
- Remove the direct clutch housing oil seal rings (639) from the center support assembly hub.
- Inspect the center support intermediate clutch orifice (530).
Orifice Specifications: This needs to be open approximately 0.51 mm (0.020 in).
- Inspect the oil seal ring pockets for damage.
IMPORTANT:
Do not disassemble the roller clutch race from the center support assembly (640). If a new center support assembly (640) is required, the support will come with a roller clutch race already installed.