2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring Measurement (8L45)

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Fig 1: 2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring Measurement

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Assemble the 2-3-4-6-8 and 4-5-6-7-8 reverse clutch. Refer to 2-3-4-6-8 and 4-5-6-7-8 Reverse Clutch Assemble (8L45) .
1	2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Backing Plate Procedure Assemble the tools as shown and clamp the DT-50900 fixture to the bench. Apply 50 pounds of pressure to the load gauge by turning the screw on the DT-50900 fixture clockwise. Zero out the dial indicator. Remove the pressure on the load gauge by turning the screw on the DT-50900 fixture one full turn counterclockwise. Apply compressed air to the indicated hole on the DT-50905 air adapter and simultaneously adjust the screw on the DT-50900 fixture to apply 50 pounds of pressure to the load gauge. Observe the dial indicator measurement. Refer to Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring Specifications (8L45) to determine the correct 2-3-4-6-8 clutch backing plate retaining ring Special Tools DT-50900 Clutch Travel Support Fixture DT-50902 Adjustable Clutch Spring Compressor DT-50903 Clutch Travel Load Gauge DT-50905 Clutch Air Travel Adapter GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Assemble the 2-3-4-6-8 and 4-5-6-7-8 reverse clutch. Refer to 2-3-4-6-8 and 4-5-6-7-8 Reverse Clutch Assemble (8L45) .

2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Backing Plate

Procedure

Assemble the tools as shown and clamp the DT-50900 fixture to the bench.
Apply 50 pounds of pressure to the load gauge by turning the screw on the DT-50900 fixture clockwise.
Zero out the dial indicator.
Remove the pressure on the load gauge by turning the screw on the DT-50900 fixture one full turn counterclockwise.
Apply compressed air to the indicated hole on the DT-50905 air adapter and simultaneously adjust the screw on the DT-50900 fixture to apply 50 pounds of pressure to the load gauge.
Observe the dial indicator measurement. Refer to Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring Specifications (8L45) to determine the correct 2-3-4-6-8 clutch backing plate retaining ring

Special Tools

DT-50900 Clutch Travel Support Fixture
DT-50902 Adjustable Clutch Spring Compressor
DT-50903 Clutch Travel Load Gauge
DT-50905 Clutch Air Travel Adapter
GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .