Assembly, Input Clutch: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If the input clutch assembly is being reconditioned (clutch/seal replacement) or replaced, it is necessary to perform the Quick Learn Procedure using the scan tool. Refer to MODULE, TRANSMISSION CONTROL (TCM), MODULE PROGRAMMING .
| 1 - U/D CLUTCH |
| 2 - O/D CLUTCH |
| 3 - REVERSE CLUTCH |
| 4 - 4C CLUTCH |
| 5 - 2C CLUTCH |
| 6 - L/R CLUTCH |
- Remove the reverse reaction plate selective snap-ring (10) from the input clutch retainer.
- Remove the reverse reaction plate (9) from the input clutch retainer.
- Remove the reverse hub (7) and reverse clutch pack (8) from the input clutch retainer.
- Remove the number 4 thrust bearing (5) from the overdrive hub (2).
- Remove the overdrive hub (2) from the input clutch retainer.
- Remove the number 3 thrust bearing (1) from the underdrive hub (17).
- Remove the OD/reverse pressure plate snap-ring (6) from the from the OD/reverse piston.
- Remove the OD/reverse pressure plate (4), overdrive clutch (13), and UD hub (17) from the input clutch retainer.
- Remove the number 2 thrust bearing (18) from the input clutch hub.
- Remove the overdrive clutch wave snap-ring (3) from the from the OD/reverse piston.
- Remove the UD/OD reaction plate tapered snap-ring (14) from the input clutch retainer.
- Remove the UD/OD reaction plate (15) from the input clutch retainer.
- Remove the UD/OD reaction plate flat snap-ring (16) from the input clutch retainer.
- Remove the underdrive clutch pack (11) from the input clutch retainer (13).
- Using Spring Compressor (special tool #8251, Compressor, Spring) (2), compress the UD balance piston (3) and remove the snap-ring from the input clutch hub.NOTE:
Both the UD balance piston and the underdrive piston have seals molded onto them. If the seal is damaged, do not attempt to install a new seal onto the piston. The piston/seal must be replaced as an assembly.
- Remove the UD balance piston (6) and piston return spring (9) from the input clutch retainer (13).
- Remove the underdrive piston (8) from the input clutch retainer (13).
- Remove the input clutch retainer tapered snap-ring (5).
- Separate input clutch retainer (13) from input clutch hub (1).
- Separate OD/reverse piston (15) from input clutch hub retainer (13).
- Using Arbor Press (1) and tool (special tool #8349-1, Installer Crank Seal) (2) compress the OD / Reverse belleville spring just enough to remove the snap ring.
- Remove the belleville spring and snap ring from the OD / Reverse piston (3).
- Remove all seals and o-rings from the input shaft and input hub. The o-rings on the input hub are color coded. Be sure to make note of which o-ring belongs in which location.