Overrunning Clutch: Reassembly
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- Ensure overrunning clutch cam bore in transmission case is clean. Install overdrive piston retainer in transmission case.
- Align and start overrunning clutch cam in transmission case. Ensure serrations on overrunning cam and transmission case are aligned. See Fig 1
.CAUTION: Narrow ends of cam ramps on overrunning clutch cam should be to the left when viewing overrunning clutch cam from front of transmission case. See Fig 1 .
- Install Adapter (SP-5124) in intermediate shaft bore of overdrive piston retainer. Install Puller Bolt (SP-3701) and Plate (SP-3583-A) on overrunning clutch cam. See Fig 2 . Ensure plate is seated squarely on overrunning clutch cam.
- Install Adapter (SP-5124) and nut on the puller bolt. See Fig 2
. Tighten nut and pull the overrunning clutch cam into the transmission case.CAUTION: Ensure overrunning clutch cam enters transmission case evenly and does not bind.
- Install set screw in overrunning clutch cam. Tighten set screw to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove nut, adapters, plate and puller bolt. Using blunt chisel, stake transmission case in 12 areas to retain overrunning clutch cam. Ensure transmission case is clean after performing staking procedure.CAUTION: Ensure transmission case is staked in 12 areas to retain overrunning clutch cam.
- If installing springs and rollers in overdrive clutch, lubricate overdrive piston retainer hub, clutch race, overdrive clutch cam and rollers with ATF.
- Install spring in retainer. Install roller between spring and stop area on retainer. Ensure spring and roller are fully seated in the retainer.CAUTION: Ensure flanged side of retainer is facing outward. Retainer and rollers can easily be installed in overrunning clutch cam when properly positioned.
- Install overrunning clutch assembly in overrunning clutch cam, with flanged side of retainer facing outward. Ensure clutch assembly is fully seated in overrunning clutch cam. See Figure .
- Slightly tilt low-reverse drum and install in rollers on overrunning clutch. Rotate low-reverse drum clockwise until low-reverse drum is fully seated.CAUTION: Ensure low-reverse drum rotates freely clockwise (viewed from front of transmission), but locks when rotated counterclockwise. Check for improper component assembly if low-reverse drum will not rotate correctly.
- Install and tighten bolts for overdrive piston retainer to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .