Intermediate/Overdrive Cylinder Assembly: Assembly
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- Lubricate with petroleum jelly or equivalent. Install the intermediate clutch piston outer seal, with the lip seal facing upward.
- Lubricate with petroleum jelly or equivalent. Install the intermediate clutch piston inner seal, with the lip seal facing downward toward the cylinder.
- Install the intermediate clutch piston.
- Lubricate seal with petroleum jelly or equivalent. Position the overdrive clutch piston and seal assembly onto the intermediate/overdrive cylinder at a slight angle. Then, rotate the piston while pressing it down until fully seated onto the cylinder.
- Install the overdrive clutch piston return spring.
- Using the Clutch Spring Compressor Plate (307-192) and Clutch Spring Compressor Plates (307-225 and 307-228), compress the overdrive clutch piston return spring.
- Install the overdrive clutch piston return spring retainer. Make sure the retainer is fully seated, then remove the tools.
NOTE:
Prior to reassembly, inspect the check ball, the cup plugs and the feedbolt threads for contamination or damage. Clean or replace, as necessary.
NOTE:
The piston should rotate freely in the cylinder.
CAUTION:
The overdrive piston lip seals are bonded to the piston. Use care not to damage or roll the lip seal over.
NOTE:
The overdrive clutch piston return spring must be installed with fingers facing upward.