Rear Clutch: Reassembly
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 11 other vehicles, including the 1996 Dodge Ram Wagon, 1996 Dodge Ram Van, 1996 Dodge Pickup, 1996 Dodge Dakota, and 1996 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Soak clutch discs in ATF. Lubricate remaining clutch components with ATF. Install NEW seal rings on input shaft (if removed) and piston retainer. Ensure ends of seal rings on input shaft and securely locked together.
- If installing input shaft, press input shaft into rear clutch retainer. Install snap ring. Install NEW piston seals with lip of seal toward input shaft. Lubricate piston seals with petroleum jelly.CAUTION: Use twisting motion when installing clutch piston to prevent damage to piston seals.
- Using twisting motion, install clutch piston in piston retainer. Install piston retainer in rear clutch retainer.
- Install piston spring in rear clutch retainer so convex side is facing toward the clutch piston. See Fig 1 . Install spacer ring and waved snap ring in rear clutch retainer. Ensure waved snap ring is fully seated. Install pressure plate.
- Alternately install original number of clutch plates and clutch discs starting with clutch disc. See Fig 1 . Install reaction plate and selective snap ring.
- Using feeler gauge, measure rear clutch clearance between selective snap ring and reaction plate. Rear clutch clearance should be .025-.045" (.64-1.14 mm).
- If rear clutch clearance is not within specification, clutch components or selective snap ring may have to be changed. Install fiber thrust washer on piston retainer. Use petroleum jelly to retain fiber thrust washer in place.