Clutch D - Disassembly And Adjustments

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CLUTCH D MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

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

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

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1 - Force Gauge

2 - Feeler Gauge

3 - Pressing Tool

With a suitable feeler gauge, measure the gap between the Clutch D backing plate and the Clutch D retainer.
Refer to clutch clearance table for specs. If clearance is not within specification a thinner or thicker selectable snap ring can be Installed to achieve proper clearance.

CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS

Clutch	Condition	Minimum	Normal	Maximum
D	NEW	1.37 mm	1.515 mm	1.66 mm
	NEW	0.054 in.	0.060 in.	0.065 in.
	AFTER OPERATION	1.37 mm	1.615 mm	1.86 mm
	AFTER OPERATION	0.054 in.	0.064 in.	0.073 in.

CLUTCH D SELECTABLE SNAP RINGS

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.
2.0 mm	0.0787 in.
1.8 mm	0.0708 in.
1.6 mm	0.0629 in.

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

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1 - Clutch D Selective Snap Ring

2 - Backing Plate

3 - Friction Plates

4 - Steel Plates

5 - Wave Plate

Place Clutch D in a suitable arbor press.

Using (special tool #8901A, Pressing Tool), to compress the oil baffle enough to clear the locking tabs.

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1 - Pressing Tool

2 - Oil Baffle

3 - Clutch D

Rotate the oil baffle slightly until the tabs on the Clutch D hub are clear of the tabs on the baffle.

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1 - Clutch D Hub

2 - Oil Baffle

3 - Tabs
Remove the oil baffle.
Remove the Clutch D belleville spring.

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1 - Clutch D Belleville Spring
Remove the Clutch D selective snap ring.

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1 - Clutch D Selective Snap Ring
Remove the Clutch D backing plate.

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1 - Clutch D Backing Plate
Remove the Clutch D friction and steel plate elements, paying attention to the orientation.

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1 - Clutch D Friction Plate
Remove the Clutch D piston.

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1 - Clutch D Piston
Remove the Clutch D housing seal rings.

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1 - Clutch D Carrier Seal Rings

ASSEMBLY

NOTE:

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

Install the Clutch D housing seal rings.

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1 - Clutch D Carrier Seal Rings
Verify the Clutch D piston seal is in good condition. Replace the Clutch D housing if there are any tears or nicks in the seal.

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1 - Clutch D Housing

2 - Clutch D Piston Seal
Coat the Clutch D piston seal with 8HP fluid.
Install the Clutch D piston (1) in the housing.

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1 - Clutch D Piston

Install the wave plate into the housing first.

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1 - Clutch D Selective Snap Ring

2 - Backing Plate

3 - Friction Plates

4 - Steel Plates

5 - Wave Plate

Install the friction plates and steel plates into the housing.
Install the backing plate last onto the housing.

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1 - Clutch D Backing Plate
Install the proper selective snap ring onto the Clutch D housing.

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1 - Clutch D Selective Snap Ring
Install the belleville spring.

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1 - Clutch D Belleville Spring
Place the oil baffle onto the hub of the Clutch D housing.

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1 - Oil Baffle

Place the Clutch D in a suitable arbor press.

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1 - Pressing Tool

2 - Oil Baffle

3 - Clutch D

Using (special tool #8901A, Pressing Tool), compress the oil baffle enough to engage the lock tabs.
Rotate the baffle so the tabs on the Clutch D hub and the tabs on the baffle line up to the locked position.

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1 - Clutch D Hub

2 - Oil Baffle

3 - Tabs
Release the arbor press.