Direct Clutch Assembly Installation

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Tools Required

J 24396 Intermediate Clutch Pack Alignment Tool. See Special Tools .
J 38733 Direct Clutch Assembly Remover/Installer. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Blowing Air Through Center Support Bolt Hole

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Using the J 24396 , align the intermediate clutch plates. See Special Tools .
Apply compressed air through the center support bolt hole to apply the intermediate clutch. Continue applying compressed air to hold the intermediate clutch plates in place until the direct clutch assembly is installed.
Remove the J 24396 . See Special Tools .

Fig 2: Installing Direct Clutch Housing Assembly Into Transmission Case

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Using the J 38733 , install the direct clutch housing assembly (623) into the transmission case. See Special Tools . Rotate the direct clutch housing assembly slightly in each direction to ease installation.
Remove the J 38733 . See Special Tools .