Cleaning & Inspection
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- Clean all metal components with solvent and dry with compressed air. Inspect clutch discs for flatness, flaking or glazing. Inspect clutch plates, pressure plate and reaction plate for flatness or damage at plate-to-rear clutch retainer tang areas.
- Ensure tang areas in rear clutch retainer are not damaged, and clutch plates slide freely in rear clutch retainer.
- Ensure check ball moves freely in rear clutch retainer. Inspect clutch piston and piston spring for warpage or distortion. Inspect thrust washers for damage. Inspect seal rings for damage. Replace damaged components.