4-5-6 Clutch Fluid Dam Installation

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Fig 1: View Of 4-5-6 Clutch Fluid Dam Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	4-5-6 Clutch Piston Return Spring Assembly
2	4-5-6 Clutch Piston Fluid Dam Assembly NOTE: The seal protector prevents the dam seal lip from damage during installation. Apply a thin coat of ATF to the I.D. of the seal protector to ease the installation of the dam. Special Tools DT-47951-1 Seal Protector for 6T40/45 applications DT-50117 Seal Proctector for 6T50 applications For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
3	4-5-6 Clutch Dam Retaining Ring CAUTION: Regulate the air pressure to 276 kPa (40 psi) maximum. High pressure could cause the piston to over travel and damage the piston seals. Procedure The 4-5-6 clutch dam retaining ring is not reusable, install a NEW retaining ring. Leave the seal protector in place while installing the retaining ring. Place the housing assembly onto the input shaft support inside the case. Apply shop air to the clutch fluid feed hole in the case to verify proper piston operation. Special Tools DT-47951-2 Spring Compressor For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Callout

Component Name

4-5-6 Clutch Piston Return Spring Assembly

4-5-6 Clutch Piston Fluid Dam Assembly

NOTE:

The seal protector prevents the dam seal lip from damage during installation. Apply a thin coat of ATF to the I.D. of the seal protector to ease the installation of the dam.

Special Tools

DT-47951-1 Seal Protector for 6T40/45 applications
DT-50117 Seal Proctector for 6T50 applications

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

4-5-6 Clutch Dam Retaining Ring

CAUTION:

Regulate the air pressure to 276 kPa (40 psi) maximum. High pressure could cause the piston to over travel and damage the piston seals.

Procedure

The 4-5-6 clutch dam retaining ring is not reusable, install a NEW retaining ring.
Leave the seal protector in place while installing the retaining ring.
Place the housing assembly onto the input shaft support inside the case. Apply shop air to the clutch fluid feed hole in the case to verify proper piston operation.

Special Tools
DT-47951-2 Spring Compressor
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .