Direct Clutch Piston Travel Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Yukon XL and 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tools Required
- J 8001 Dial Indicator Set. See Special Tools .
- J 7057 Dial Indicator Plunger Extension. See Special Tools .
- Attach the J 7057 (not visible in the illustration) to the J 8001-3 . See Special Tools .
- Using the J 8001-1 , mount the J 8001-3 to the transmission case through the opening in the case barrel. Place the J 7057 onto the direct clutch piston assembly. See Special Tools .
- Index the J 8001-3 . Set the dial to 0.
- Apply 80 psi of air pressure to the direct clutch fluid passage (3rd/Reverse), in the case bottom, in order to actuate the direct clutch piston. Refer to Fluid Passages , Case Fluid Passages illustration.
- Measure the direct clutch piston travel.
Piston Travel Specification: The piston travel should be 1.27-4.369 mm (0.050-0.172 in).
- Remove the tools.