Clutch Air Pressure Tests: Notes

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Fig 1: Air Pressure Test Plate

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1 - AIR PRESSURE TEST PLATE TOOL 6056

2 - ACCUMULATORS

Inoperative clutches can be located using a series of tests by substituting air pressure for fluid pressure using (special tool #6056, Plate) (1). See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Testing Reverse Clutch

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1 - AIR PRESSURE TEST PLATE 6056

2 - AIR NOZZLE

The clutches may be tested by applying air pressure (2) to their respective passages. The valve body must be removed and (special tool #6056, Plate) (1) installed. Refer to Fig 2. To make air pressure tests, proceed as follows:

NOTE:

The compressed air supply must be free of all dirt and moisture. Use a pressure of 30 psi.

Remove oil pan and valve body. Refer to VALVE BODY, REMOVAL .