4TH Clutch Components: Inspection

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Inspect 4th clutch for the following conditions:
- Wear or damage to steel plates.
- Peened splines, flaking, or worn composition plates.
Inspect 4th clutch shaft for the following:
- Cut or worn 4th clutch plate splines.
- Stripped input sun gear splines.
- Damaged bushing journal.
- Cracks or damage to hub or shaft.

Replace components as necessary. See Figure.

NOTE: For 4th clutch component reassembly, see TRANSAXLE REASSEMBLY .