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Variable High Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring Measurement

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Fig 1: Variable High Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring Measurement
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Preliminary Procedure 
Assemble the variable high clutch. Refer to Variable High Clutch Assemble .
1 Variable High Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring

Procedure

  1. Assemble the tools as shown and clamp the DT-50900  fixture to the bench.
  2. Apply 20 pounds of pressure to the load gauge by turning the screw on the DT-50900  fixture clockwise.
  3. Zero out the dial indicator.
  4. Remove the pressure on the load gauge by turning the screw on the DT-50900  fixture one full turn counterclockwise.
  5. Apply 50 PSI of compressed air and simultaneously adjust the screw on the DT-50900  fixture to apply 20 pounds of pressure to the load gauge.
  6. Observe the dial indicator measurement. Refer to Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring Specifications  to determine the correct variable high clutch backing plate retaining ring.

Special Tools

  • DT-50900  Clutch Travel Support Fixture
  • DT-50903  Clutch Travel Load Gauge
  • DT-50905  Clutch Travel Air Adapter
  • DT-51627  Clutch Travel Air Adapter
  • GE-8001  Dial Indicator Set
  • J-23327-1  Clutch Spring Compressor

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .