Tools Required
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SA9179NE Dial Indicator
- Clean the clutch components, except the clutch fiber plates in solvent and air dry.
- Inspect the clutch piston check valve in the clutch pistons for looseness or damage.
- Inspect the O-ring seal groove in the clutch pistons for nicks, scratches, or burrs.
- Inspect for excessively worn or bent piston retainer caps.
- Inspect the clutch piston return springs for the correct free length. Refer to Transmission Clearance Specifications , Clutch Return Spring Free Length.
- Inspect the 4th and 5th/reverse clutch hub for worn grooves in the clutch plate notches that will prevent the clutch plates from sliding.
- Inspect the clutch steel plates for heat damage, excessive wear, or warping.
- Inspect the clutch fiber plates for heat damage, wear, and discoloration.
- Inspect the clutch backing plate for heat damage and excessive wear.
- Replace all faulty clutch components. Replace the clutch plates as a set.