Clutch A - Disassembly And Adjustments

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CLUTCH A MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

Using (special tool #10428, Adapter, Pressing Tool) and (special tool #10429, Gauge, Force), place the Clutch A/oil pump assembly in a suitable arbor press.

Apply 200 N (45 lbf.) of force to the Clutch A backing plate to compress the wave plate.

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1 - Pressing Tool Adapter

2 - Force Gauge

3 - Clutch A/Oil Pump Assembly

With a suitable feeler gauge measure the gap between the Clutch A backing plate and the snap ring.

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1 - Pressing Tool Adapter

2 - Feeler Gauge
Refer to the clutch clearance table for specs. If clearance is not within specification, a thinner or thicker selectable snap ring can be installed for proper clearance.

CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS

Clutch	Condition	Minimum	Normal	Maximum
A	NEW	1.41 mm	1.555 mm	1.7 mm
	NEW	0.056 in.	0.061 in.	0.067 in.
	AFTER OPERATION	1.41 mm	1.655 mm	1.9 mm
	AFTER OPERATION	0.056 in.	0.065 in.	0.075 in.

CLUTCH A SELECTABLE SNAP RINGS

3.2 mm	0.125 in.
3.0 mm	0.118 in.
2.8 mm	0.110 in.
2.6 mm	0.102 in.
2.4 mm	0.0944 in.
2.2 mm	0.0866 in.

DISASSEMBLY Clutch A, depending on transmission Julian date, may contain wave springs that sit around each friction plate. There will be five friction plates, five wave springs, five steel plates, one support plate, one snap ring, and one wave plate.

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1 - Snap Ring

2 - Support Plate

3 - Friction Plates

4 - Wave Springs

5 - Steel Plates

6 - Wave Plate

Remove the oil pump from the transmission case. Refer to PUMP, TRANSMISSION OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the Clutch B damper spring.

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1 - Clutch B Damper Spring
Remove the Clutch B piston from the assembly.

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1 - Clutch B Piston
Check the Clutch B piston seal for damage or wear and replace if necessary.

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1 -Clutch B Piston Seal
Remove the snap ring.

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1 - Snap Ring

2 - Clutch A Discs and Plates
Remove the Clutch A disks and plates.
Remove the hub.

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1 - Hub

Position the oil pump housing assembly in a suitable arbor press.

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1 - Spring Compressor Tool

2 - Arbor Press

3 - Transmission Oil Pump Assembly

Using (special tool #8285, Compressor, Spring), press on the fingers of the piston retaining ring to remove tension.
Remove the two halves of the retaining ring.

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1 - Retaining Ring
Remove the Clutch A belleville spring.

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1 - Clutch A Belleville Spring
Remove the Clutch A piston (1) by rotating and gently lifting.

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1 - Clutch A Piston
Remove and DISCARD the Clutch A Piston inner and outer seals.

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1 - Clutch A Piston Outer Seal

2 - Clutch A Piston Inner Seal

ASSEMBLY

NOTE:

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

Install new Clutch A inner and outer piston seals.

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1 - Clutch A Piston Outer Seal

2 - Clutch A Piston Inner Seal
Insert the Clutch A piston into the housing. Lubricate the seals with transmission assembly lube prior to installing them into the housing.

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1 - Clutch A Piston
Insert the belleville spring.

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1 - Clutch A Belleville Spring

Position the oil pump housing assembly in a suitable arbor press.

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1 - Spring Compressor Tool

2 - Arbor Press

3 - Transmission Oil Pump Assembly

(special tool #8285, Compressor, Spring), press on the fingers of the piston retaining ring to remove tension.
Using
Install the two retaining ring halves.

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1 - Retaining Ring
Install the hub.

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1 - Hub
Install the Clutch A disks and plates.

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1 - Snap Ring

2 - Clutch A Discs and Plates
Install the snap ring.
Install a NEW Clutch B seal.

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1 - Clutch B Piston Seal
Install the Clutch B piston on the assembly.

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1 - Clutch B Piston
Install the Clutch B damper spring on the Clutch B piston.

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1 - Clutch B Damper Spring
Install the transmission oil pump. Refer to PUMP, TRANSMISSION OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .