Clutch Components
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- Do not clean the inner clutch discs (1) in cleaning solvent.
- Inspect the inner clutch discs (1) with the friction material for the following conditions:
- Worn friction material
- Grooved or scored friction material
- Warped
- Burnt
- Inspect the outer clutch discs (2) steel plates for being worn or warped. If the discs show wavy wear marks, the discs are faulty.
- Replace the clutch discs if any of the above conditions are found.
- Clean the clutch pressure plate (3), the clutch pressure plate bearing (2) and the clutch pressure plate hub (1) in cleaning solvent and air dry.
- Inspect the pressure plate bearing (2) for the following conditions:
- Roughness
- Brinelling
- Pitting
- Broken bearing cage
- Replace the pressure plate bearing if it is damaged or worn.
- Inspect the clutch pressure plate (3) for wear or damage.
- Replace a faulty clutch pressure plate.
- Inspect the clutch pressure plate bearing hub (1) for wear or damage.
- Replace a faulty clutch pressure plate bearing hub.
- Inspect for a damaged clutch return spring (4).
- Replace a faulty clutch spring.
- Clean the clutch housing, with the bearing, in cleaning solvent.
- Air dry and ensure all solvent is removed from the bearing.
- Inspect the bearing for wear or damage.
- Replace the clutch housing bearing if faulty. Refer to Transfer Case Disassemble and Transfer Case Assemble .
- Inspect the clutch housing disc teeth for burrs or excessive wear. Excessive wear is identified by the steps in the teeth, which prevents the clutch disc from moving freely.
- Remove any burrs from the clutch housing disc teeth.
- Replace the clutch housing if the clutch disc teeth cannot be deburred.
- Clean the clutch hub in cleaning solvent and air dry.
- Inspect the clutch disc surface (3) for excessive wear, warpage, or grooves.
- Inspect the rear output shaft to the clutch inner hub splines (1) for excessive looseness.
- Inspect the clutch hub teeth (4) for excessive wear. Steps in the teeth can identify excessive wear, which prevents the clutch disc from moving freely.
- Inspect the clutch pressure plate tab slots (2) for excessive wear.
- Replace the clutch hub if any of the above conditions are found.