B1-Holding Clutch: Assembly

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Fig 1: Identifying Holding Clutch B1

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1 - HOLDING CLUTCH B1 OUTER CARRIER	5 - DISC SPRING
2 - PISTON	6 - MULTIPLE DISC PACK
3 - DISC SPRING	7 - SNAP-RING
4 - SNAP-RING	8 - MULTI-USE SPRING COMPRESSOR 8900

NOTE: Check vulcanized gasket, replace if necessary.

Install piston (2) in outer multiple-disc carrier (1). See Fig 1.
Place compressor (8) on disc spring (3) and compress until the groove of the snap-ring is exposed.
NOTE: The collar of the snap-ring must point towards the multiple-disc pack. After installing, check snap-ring for correct seat.
Insert snap-ring (4). See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Install the Disc Spring
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1 - B1 MULTIPLE-DISC CARRIER

2 - DISC SPRING
Insert disc spring (2) in the outer multiple-disc carrier. Observe the disc spring (2) installation position. The lugs of the disc spring (2) washer must align with the 3 raised pads (arrow) of the B1 multiple-disc carrier (1). The cone of the spring washer must point downwards. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Measure B1 Clutch Clearance
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1 - PRESSING TOOL 8901

2 - B1 CLUTCH OUTER CARRIER
Insert the multiple-disc pack (6) in the outer multiple-disc carrier and measure the clutch clearance.
NOTE: Pay attention to the sequence of discs. If the original clutch discs are reused, be sure to return the disc identified on disassembly as belonging on top of the disc spring (5) to its original location.

CAUTION: When working with double sided friction discs, an externally lugged steel plate is installed first, followed by a friction disc, and continuing on until all the required discs are installed. When working with single sided friction discs, an externally lugged disc is installed first, followed by an internally lugged disc, and continuing on until all the required discs are installed. All single sided discs are installed with the friction side up.

NOTE: Place new friction multiple-discs in ATF fluid for one hour before installing.
Measure B1 clutch clearance by mounting Pressing Tool 8901 (1) on outer multiple disc. See Fig 3.

Using a lever press, compress pressing tool as far as the marking ring (the marking ring is still visible, see small arrow).

Fig 4: B1 Clutch Stack-up - Double Sided Discs

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1 - DISC SPRING

2 - OUTER MULTIPLE DISC - 1.8 mm (0.071 IN.)

3 - OUTER MULTIPLE DISC - 2.8 mm (0.110 IN.)

4 - OUTER MULTIPLE DISC - 4.0 mm (0.158 IN.)

5 - B1 OUTER CARRIER

6 - SNAP-RING

7 - INNER MULTIPLE DISCS

8 - PISTON

For transmissions using double sided friction discs, use a feeler gauge to determine the play "L" at three points between the snap-ring (6) and outer multiple-disc (4). During the measurement, the snap-ring (6) must contact the upper bearing surface of the groove in the outer multiple-disc carrier (5). The correct clearance for transmissions using double sided friction discs is 2.3-2.7 mm (0.091-0.106 in.) for two friction disc versions, 2.7-3.1 mm (0.106-0.122 in.) for three disc versions, and 3.0-3.4 mm (0.118-0.134 in.) for four disc versions. See Fig 4.

Adjust with snap-ring (6), if necessary. Snap-rings are available in thicknesses of 2.6 mm (0.102 in.), 2.9 mm (0.114 in.), 3.2 mm (0.126 in.), 3.5 mm (0.138 in.), 3.8 mm (0.150 in.), and 4.1 mm (0.162 in.).

Fig 5: B1 Clutch Stack-up - Single Sided Discs

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1 - DISC SPRING

2 - OUTER MULTIPLE DISC

3 - OUTER MULTIPLE DISC - 4.0 mm (0.158 IN.)

4 - B1 OUTER CARRIER

5 - SNAP-RING

6 - INNER MULTIPLE DISCS

7 - PISTON

For transmissions using single sided friction discs, use a feeler gauge to determine the play "L" at three points between the snap-ring (5) and outer multiple-disc (3). During the measurement, the snap-ring (5) must contact the upper bearing surface of the groove in the outer multiple-disc carrier (4). The correct clearance is 2.2-2.6 mm (0.087-0.102 in.) for four friction disc versions, 2.4-2.8 mm (0.095-0.110 in.) for six disc versions, and 2.6-3.0 mm (0.102-0.118 in.) for eight disc versions. See Fig 5.
Adjust with snap-ring (5), if necessary. Snap-rings are available in thicknesses of 2.6 mm (0.102 in.), 2.9 mm (0.114 in.), 3.2 mm (0.126 in.), 3.5 mm (0.138 in.), 3.8 mm (0.150 in.), and 4.1 mm (0.162 in.).

Fig 6: Identifying Teflon Rings
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1 - TEFLON RINGS

2 - PLATE CARRIER HUB
Install the Teflon rings (1) onto the B1 plate carrier hub (2). See Fig 6.
Coat Teflon rings (1) lightly with grease and insert in the groove so that the joint remains together.