Clutch E - Disassembly And Adjustments

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CLUTCH E MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

Place Clutch E in a suitable arbor press.
Using (special tool #10429, Gauge, Force) and
(special tool #8901A, Pressing Tool)

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, apply 200 N (45 lbf.) to the backing plate of the Clutch E.
Using a set of feeler gauges, measure the gap between the backing plate and the retainer of Clutch E.
Refer to the clutch measurements table for specifications. If clearance is not within specifications, a thinner or thicker selectable backing plate can be installed to achieve proper clearance.

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1 - Force Gauge

2 - Clutch E

3 - Pressing Tool

CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS

Clutch	Condition	Minimum	Normal	Maximum
E	NEW	1.62 mm	1.815 mm	2.01 mm
	NEW	0.064 in.	0.071 in.	0.079 in.
	AFTER OPERATION	1.62 mm	1.935 mm	2.25 mm
	AFTER OPERATION	0.064 in.	0.076 in.	0.089 in.

CLUTCH E SELECTABLE BACKING PLATES

DISASSEMBLY Clutch E, depending on the transmission Julian date, may contain wave springs that sit around each friction plate.

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1 - Wave Plate

2 - Friction Plates

3 - Backing Plate

4 - Steel Plates

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1 - Pressing Tool

2 - Clutch E Piston

3 - Snap Ring

Place Clutch E in a suitable press.
Using (special tool #8901A, Pressing Tool), compress the Clutch E piston enough to remove the snap ring.

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1 - Clutch E Piston Support
Remove the Clutch E piston support.

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1 - Clutch E Piston
Remove the Clutch E piston.

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1 - Clutch E Wave Plate

2 - Clutch E Friction and Steel Plates

NOTE:
Pay attention to the orientation of the plates.
Remove the Clutch E wave plate and the friction and steel plates.

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1 - Clutch E Backing Plate
Remove the Clutch E backing plate.

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1 - Belleville Spring
Remove the belleville spring.

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1 - Clutch E Seal

2 - Clutch E O-Ring
Remove the Clutch E seal and O-ring.

ASSEMBLY

NOTE:

If the clutch discs are being replaced, soak them in 8HP transmission fluid before assembly.

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1 - Clutch E Seal

2 - Clutch E O-Ring

Install the Clutch E seal and O-ring.

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1 - Belleville Spring
Install the belleville spring into the Clutch E hub.

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1 - Clutch E Backing Plate
Install the Clutch E backing plate.

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1 - Clutch E Wave Plate

2 - Clutch E Friction and Steel Plates
Install the Clutch E friction and steel plates, and install the wave plate.

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1 - Clutch E Piston
Install the Clutch E piston onto the hub.

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1 - Clutch E Piston Support

Install the Clutch E piston support.

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1 - Pressing Tool

2 - Clutch E Piston

3 - Snap Ring

Place Clutch E in a suitable arbor press.
Using (special tool #8901A, Pressing Tool) compress the Clutch E piston enough to install the snap ring.