Forward Clutch Assembly Assemble
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Tools Required
- J 21362-1 Forward Clutch Piston and Inner Seal Protector. See Special Tools .
- J 38732-1 Forward Clutch Piston and Outer Seal Protector. See Special Tools .
- J 23327 Clutch Spring Compressor. See Special Tools .
- J 25018-A Clutch Spring Compressor Adapter
- J 36850 Assembly Lubricant
- Lubricate the seal on the forward clutch piston assembly (606) with DEXRON® III transmission fluid.
- Lubricate the forward clutch piston intermediate seal assembly (685) with DEXRON® III transmission fluid.
- Install the J 21362-1 over the hub of the forward clutch housing assembly (602). See Special Tools .
- Place the forward clutch piston assembly (606) inside the J 38732-1 and insert the assembly into the forward clutch housing assembly (602). See Special Tools .
- Push down on and slightly rotate the forward clutch piston assembly (606) until it is seated.
- Remove the tools.
- Install the forward clutch spring assembly (607).
- Using the J 23327 and the J 25018-A , compress the forward clutch spring assembly (607). See Special Tools .
- Install the forward clutch spring retainer ring (608).
- Remove the tools.
- Dip the forward clutch plates in DEXRON® III transmission fluid.
- Install the forward clutch (waved) plate (609) into the forward clutch housing assembly (602).
- Install the steel and composite forward clutch plates (610, 611).
- Install the direct clutch hub (615).
- Install the direct clutch hub retainer ring (616).
IMPORTANT:
Alternate the clutch plates, starting with the steel clutch plate (5 steel and 5 composite).
IMPORTANT:
The forward clutch hub, forward clutch housing thrust washer and the direct clutch housing thrust washer should not be installed at this time. This allows easier access in order to perform the forward clutch piston travel check.