Clutch B - Disassembly And Adjustments

CLUTCH B MEASUREMENT:

NOTE:

When the clutch B is replaced, the proper selectable shim must be installed to achieve specified clearance.

NOTE:

The first and last friction discs have friction material only on one side. They are not interchangeable with the double sided friction discs.

Place the clutch B, with the wave plate on top, on a suitable arbor press.

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1 - Gauge, Force 10429

2 - Pressing Tool 8901A

3 - Adapter, Pressing Tool 10428

4 - Clutch B

5 - Feeler Gauge

6 - Clutch B Piston

7 - Clutch B Reaction Plate

Using tool (with pressure scale removed) and, apply 3.2 kg/cm² (45 psi) of force on the clutch B to compress the wave plate.
(Special tool #10429, Gauge, Force), (Special tool #8901A, Pressing Tool), and (Special tool #10428, Adapter, Pressing Tool)
Using a suitable feeler gauge, measure the gap between the clutch B piston and the reaction plate.
If the measurement is not within specification, replace the reaction plate with the correct plate.

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1 - Reaction Plate

2 - Single Sided Friction Discs

3 - Steel Plates

4 - Wave Plate

5 - Double Sided Friction Discs

CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS

Clutch	Configuration	Minimum	Maximum
B	Diesel and V6 Gas Engines	1.28 mm	1.77 mm
	Diesel and V6 Gas Engines	0.050 in.	0.070 in.
	4 Cylinder Gas Engines	1.03 mm	1.52 mm
	4 Cylinder Gas Engines	0.040 in.	0.060 in.

WARNING:

Always wear safety glasses when cleaning, disassembling and assembling the transmission/transaxle. Contents of the transmission/transaxle can become projectiles (e.g., springs, snap-rings, as well as metal and other debris). Failure to wear safety glasses may result in severe personal injury.

NOTE:

Clean the clutch B components with suitable solvent and blow them dry with regulated 344 kPa (50 psi) shop air. Position all of the clutch B components on a clean work surface in preparation for assembly.

Using a suitable pair of snap-ring pliers, remove the snap-ring holding the clutch B hub to the input shaft/dog clutch A assembly.
Remove the input shaft from the clutch B.

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1 - Pressing Tool 8901A

2 - Clutch B Piston
Place the clutch B with piston up on a suitable arbor press.

Using the tools mentioned below (with pressure scale removed) and legs, compress the clutch B piston retainer to gain access to the snap-ring.

(Special tool #8901A, Pressing Tool) and (Special tool #10428, Adapter, Pressing Tool)

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1 - Clutch B Hub

2 - Snap-Ring

3 - Snap-Ring Pliers

Using suitable snap-ring pliers, remove the snap-ring holding the clutch B piston retainer in the clutch B hub.

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1 - Clutch B Piston and Retainer

2 - Clutch B Friction Discs and Steel Plates
Remove the clutch B piston and retainer from the clutch B.

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1 - Clutch B Wave Plate

2 - Clutch B Friction Discs and Steel Plates

Remove the clutch B friction discs and steel plates from the clutch B hub.

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1 - Reaction Plate

2 - Single Sided Friction Discs

3 - Steel Plates

4 - Wave Plate

5 - Double Sided Friction Discs

NOTE:

The first and last friction discs have friction material only on one side. They are not interchangeable with the double sided friction discs.

Separate the friction discs and from the steel plates for inspection.

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1 - Clutch B Hub

2 - Belleville Spring

Remove the belleville spring from the clutch B hub.

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1 - Clutch B Hub

2 - O-Ring Seals

3 - Hook Tool

Using a suitable hook tool remove the two O-ring seals from the clutch B hub.

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1 - Clutch B Piston Retainer

2 - Clutch B Piston
Remove the clutch B piston retainer from the clutch B piston.

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1 - Clutch B Piston Retainer

2 - O-Ring
Using a suitable hook tool, remove the O-ring from the clutch B piston retainer.

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1 - Clutch B Piston

2 - O-Ring
Using a suitable hook tool, remove the O-ring from the clutch B piston.

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1 - Clutch B Hub

2 - Snap-Ring

3 - Snap-Ring Pliers

ASSEMBLY

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1 - Clutch B Piston

2 - O-Ring

NOTE:

If clutch discs are being replaced, soak in transmission fluid before assembly.

Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean transmission fluid and install it on the clutch B piston.

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1 - Clutch B Piston Retainer

2 - O-Ring
Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean transmission fluid and install it on the Clutch B piston retainer.

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1 - Clutch B Piston Retainer

2 - Clutch B Piston
Install the Clutch B piston retainer in the clutch B piston.

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1 - Clutch B Hub

2 - O-Ring Seals
Install NEW O-ring seals in the clutch B hub.

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1 - Clutch B Hub

2 - Belleville Spring
Install the belleville spring in the clutch B hub.

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1 - Clutch B Hub Reaction Plate

2 - Clutch B Hub

NOTE:
The reaction plate is select fit, the clutch B must be fully assembled to measure for the correct reaction plate.

Install the clutch B reaction plate on the clutch B hub.

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1 - Reaction Plate

2 - Single Sided Friction Discs

3 - Steel Plates

4 - Wave Plate

5 - Double Sided Friction Discs

NOTE:

The first and last friction discs have friction material only on one side. They are not interchangeable with the double sided friction discs.

NOTE:

Diesel and V-6 gas engine clutch pack shown, 4 cylinder gas engines will have one less double sided friction disc and steel plate.

Install the clutch B friction discs and steel plates to the clutch B hub.

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1 - Clutch B Wave Plate

2 - Clutch B Friction Discs and Steel Plates
Install the wave spring plate on the clutch B hub.

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1 - Clutch B Piston and Retainer

2 - Clutch B Friction Discs and Steel Plates
Install the piston on the clutch B.

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1 - Pressing Tool 8901A

2 - Clutch B Piston

Using the tools mentioned below (with pressure scale removed) and legs, compress the clutch B piston to gain access to the snap-ring.

(Special tool #8901A, Pressing Tool) and (Special tool #10428, Adapter, Pressing Tool)

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1 - Clutch B Hub

2 - Snap-Ring

3 - Snap-Ring Pliers

Using suitable snap-ring pliers, install the snap-ring in the clutch B hub.

Before installing the input shaft/dog A-clutch, measure the clutch B to determine if the proper select reaction plate was installed.

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1 - Clutch B Hub

2 - Snap-Ring

3 - Snap-Ring Pliers

Insert the input shaft/dog A-clutch assembly into the clutch B assembly.
Using suitable snap-ring pliers, install the snap-ring to hold the input shaft in the clutch B assembly.