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Variable Low Clutch Plate Installation

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Fig 1: Variable Low Clutch Plate
GM4038840Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Callout Component Name
CAUTION: DO NOT contact or rest the drive motor stator on the copper end coils. Damage to the copper end coils may cause a high voltage short during vehicle operation, resulting in component damage.
Preliminary Procedure Service the variable low clutch with the variable high clutch installed onto the drive motor rotor. This will prevent contact of the drive motor stator copper end coils with the work surface.
1 Variable Low Clutch Piston
2 Variable Low Clutch Spring
3 Variable Low Clutch Plate [3x]
4 Variable Low Clutch Plate - Friction [3x]
5 Variable Low Clutch Backing Plate
6 Variable Low Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring - Selective

Procedure

  1. Select the correct retaining ring. Refer to Variable Low Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring Measurement .
  2. Use DT-47694  compressor and a suitable press to install the retaining ring.

Special Tools 
DT-47694  Piston Spring Compressor
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .