Clutch C - Disassembly And Adjustments

CLUTCH C MEASUREMENT: 

1. Using (special tool #8901A, Pressing Tool) (2) and (special tool #10429, Gauge, Force) (1), place the C-clutch (3) in a suitable arbor press (with the backing plate facing up).

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2. Apply 200 N (45 lbs.) of force to the C-clutch to compress the wave plate.
3. With a suitable feeler gauge, measure the gap between the C-clutch backing plate and the C-clutch retainer.
4. Refer to clutch clearance table for specs. If clearance is not within specification a thinner or thicker selectable backing plate can be installed to achieve proper clearance. Refer to CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS .

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CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS 

CLUTCH C SELECTABLE BACKING PLATES 

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DISASSEMBLY 

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1. Place the C-clutch (2) in a suitable press.
2. Using (special tool #8680A, Installer, Damper) (1), compress the C-clutch (2) as needed to remove the snap ring (3).
3. Remove the snap ring (3).

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4. Remove the C-clutch retainer (1).

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5. Remove the C-clutch piston (1).

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6. Remove the belleville spring (1).

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7. Remove the wave plate (1).

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8. Remove the six friction plates (2) and the six steel plates (3).

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9. Remove the backing plate (1).

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10. Separate the clutch shaft (3) from the clutch hub (1).

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11. Remove two O-rings (2) from the C-clutch shaft (1).

ASSEMBLY 

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1. Replace the C-clutch seals (2) on the C-clutch shaft (1).

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2. Install C-clutch hub (2) onto the C-clutch shaft (1).

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3. Install the backing plate (1).

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4. Install six friction plates (2) and six steel clutch plates (3).

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5. Install the wave plate (1).

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6. Install the belleville spring (1).

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7. Install the C-clutch piston (1).

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8. Install the C-clutch retainer (1).

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9. Place the C-clutch (2) in a suitable press.
10. Using (special tool #8680A, Installer, Damper) (1), compress the clutch enough to install the snap ring (3).
11. Install the snap ring (3).
12. Using (special tool #8901A, Pressing Tool) and (special tool #10429, Gauge, Force) measure the C-clutch clearance, Refer to CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS .