Low and Reverse Clutch Plate Inspection

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Fig 1: Low and Reverse Clutch Plate Measurements

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IMPORTANT:

Perform the following measurements at 3 or more locations.
Check the plates for coning on a level surface.
Replace any parts not meeting specifications.

Measure the thickness of each low and reverse clutch fiber plate (1) at dimension A.
Specification: The low and reverse clutch fiber plate minimum thickness is 2.375 mm (0.0935 in).
Measure the oil groove depth of each low and reverse clutch fiber plate (1) at dimension B.
Specification: The low and reverse clutch fiber plate minimum groove depth is 0.200 mm (0.0079 in).

Fig 2: Checking Low And Reverse Clutch Fiber Plate Cone

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Measure the cone of each low and reverse clutch fiber plate (1) at dimension A.
Specification: The low and reverse clutch fiber plate maximum cone is 0.225 mm (0.0089 in).

Fig 3: Measuring Low And Reverse Clutch Steel Plate Thickness

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Measure the thickness of each low and reverse clutch steel plate (1) at dimension A.
The minimum thickness is listed in Selective Components Specifications .