Overdrive Brake and Coast Clutch Drum Assembly: Material
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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM | MERCON® V |
NOTE:
Inspect the coast clutch components for damage or wear. Install new components as necessary.
- Inspect the drum band surface, bushing, and thrust surfaces for damage.
- Inspect the clutch piston bore, and piston.
- Check the fluid passages for obstructions. All fluid passages must be clean and free of obstructions.
- Inspect the clutch plates for damage.
- Inspect the clutch springs.
- Disassemble the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. See Fig 1.
- To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
Item 5: Retaining Ring Disassembly Note
- Using the special tool, remove the coast clutch piston retaining ring.
WARNING:
Use caution when releasing tool pressure on the rear clutch piston spring. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
Do not fully compress the special tool or damage to the spring retainer may occur.
Item 8: Direct and Overdrive Clutch Piston Disassembly Note
- Remove the coast clutch piston.
- Apply air pressure to the hole in the drum to remove the coast clutch piston while blocking the other hole with a finger.
WARNING:
Air pressure must not exceed 138 kPa (20 psi). Wear safety glasses when using compressed air, and make sure the drum is facing down as shown. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Item 11: Overdrive Brake and Coast Clutch Drum Assembly Note
- Verify the check ball is free to move.
Items 9 and 10: Direct and Overdrive Piston Inner and Outer Seal Ring Assembly Note
- Install the new coast clutch piston inner and outer seal.
CAUTION:
The lip seals must be positioned as shown. Care must be taken to prevent rollover of the lip seal.
Item 8: Direct and Overdrive Clutch Piston Assembly Note
- Lubricate the seals, then, using the special tool, install the coast clutch piston.
CAUTION:
Care must be taken to prevent damage to the seals during installation.
Item 5: Retaining Ring Assembly Note
- Using the special tool, install the coast clutch piston spring retainer ring.
CAUTION:
Do not fully compress the special tool or damage to the coast clutch piston spring retainer may occur.
Items 3 and 4: Coast Clutch External Steel Plate and Internal Friction Plate Assembly Note
- When installing friction plates, the word "TOP" should face up. If reusing plates, grooves must be installed clockwise. Install the coast clutch disc pack.
- Install the two steel clutch plates and two friction clutch plates in an alternating order, starting with a steel clutch plate.
CAUTION:
Coast clutch friction plates are directional and must be installed with grooves clockwise (I.D. to O.D.). The word "TOP" should face up.
CAUTION:
If new clutch plates are being used, they should be soaked in clean automatic transmission fluid before assembly.
Item 1: Retaining Ring Assembly Note
- Air check the assembly.
- Apply air pressure to the hole in the drum while blocking the other hole with a finger to make sure a correct piston seal has been established.
- Check the coast clutch disc pack free play.
- Push down on the coast pressure plate.
- Check clearance between the coast clutch retaining ring and coast pressure plate. Clearance should be 1.3-2.0 mm (0.051-0.079 in). If clearance is not within the specification, install a correct coast clutch retaining ring that will provide the correct free play adjustment.COAST CLUTCH DISC PACK FREE PLAY SPECIFICATION
Part Number Thickness Diameter mm In mm In E860126-S 1.37 0.0539 130.1 5.122 E860127-S 1.73 0.0681 130.1 5.122 E860128-S 2.08 0.0819 130.1 5.122 E860129-S 2.44 0.0961 130.1 5.122
WARNING:
Air pressure must not exceed 138 kPa (20 psi). Wear safety glasses when using compressed air, and make sure drum is facing down as shown. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.