Variable Low Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring Measurement

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Preliminary Procedure Assemble the variable low clutch. Refer to Variable Low Clutch Plate Installation . 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. 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 Backing Plate Retaining Ring Procedure Assemble the tools as shown with dial indicator to top of piston. Zero out the dial indicator. Apply 50 PSI of compressed air. Observe the dial indicator measurement. Refer to Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring Specifications to determine the correct variable high clutch backing plate retaining ring. NOTE: Ensure the plunger of the dial indicator is located on top of the variable low clutch piston. Special Tools GE-7057 Dial Indicator Extension GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Assemble the variable low clutch. Refer to Variable Low Clutch Plate Installation .

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.

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.

Variable Low Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring

Procedure

Assemble the tools as shown with dial indicator to top of piston.
Zero out the dial indicator.
Apply 50 PSI of compressed air.
Observe the dial indicator measurement. Refer to Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring Specifications to determine the correct variable high clutch backing plate retaining ring.

NOTE:

Ensure the plunger of the dial indicator is located on top of the variable low clutch piston.

Special Tools

GE-7057 Dial Indicator Extension
GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .