Transmission End Play Check
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Special Tools
- DT-45124 Removal Bridge
- DT-48056 Spring Compressor Bridge
- DT-50903 Clutch Travel Load Gauge
- GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set
- GE-8433-1 Puller Bar
Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools
Output Shaft (1) - Measure
- Install the GE-8433-1 Puller Bar and thrust bearing from DT-45124 Removal Bridge with two 16 in M10x1.5 threaded rods, nuts, and washers, as shown.
- Loosely tighten the forcing screw on GE-8433-1 Puller Bar.
Turbine Shaft (1) - Measure
- Rotate the transmission so the turbine shaft is facing up.
- Install the DT-48056 Spring Compressor Bridge with two 16 in 5/16 - 18 threaded rods, nuts and washers, as shown.
- Install the DT-50903 Clutch Travel Load Gauge and secure with the DT-48056 Spring Compressor Bridge forcing screw.
- Install the GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set in a suitable location.
Turbine Shaft (1) - Measure
- Ensure the foot of the GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set is flat with the load gauge face.
- Apply 50 psi of pressure to DT-50903 Clutch Travel Load Gauge and zero out the GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set.
- Using a torque wrench, tighten the forcing screw on GE-8433-1 Puller Bar to 10 N.m (90 lb in).
- Observe the GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set measurement. Refer to 1-3-5-6-7 Clutch Thrust Bearing Washer Specifications to determine the correct 1-3-5-6-7 clutch thrust bearing washer.
NOTE:
There are a number of various output shaft lengths and extension housing configurations, which may require using different length threaded rods to be used with the GE-8433-1 Puller Bar. The illustration depicted only shows one such configuration.