Clutch E - Disassembly And Adjustments

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CLUTCH E MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

Place Clutch E in a suitable arbor press.

(special tool #8901A, Pressing Tool), apply 200 N (45 lbf.) to the backing plate of the Clutch E.

Using (special tool #10429, Gauge, Force) and

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1 - Force Gauge

2 - Clutch E

3 - Pressing Tool

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.

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

4.8 mm	0.188 in.
4.5 mm	0.177 in.
4.2 mm	0.165 in.
3.9 mm	0.153 in.
3.6 mm	0.141 in.
3.3 mm	0.129 in.
3.0 mm	0.118 in.

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

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 - Pressing Tool

2 - Clutch E Piston

3 - Snap Ring

Remove the Clutch E piston support.

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1 - Clutch E Piston Support
Remove the Clutch E piston.
NOTE:
Pay attention to the orientation of the plates.

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1 - Clutch E Piston
Remove the Clutch E wave plate and the friction and steel plates.

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1 - Clutch E Wave Plate

2 - Clutch E Friction and Steel Plates
Remove the Clutch E backing plate.

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1 - Clutch E Backing Plate
Remove the belleville spring.

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1 - Belleville Spring
Remove the Clutch E seal and O-ring.

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1 - Clutch E Seal

2 - Clutch E O-Ring

ASSEMBLY

NOTE:

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

Install the Clutch E seal and O-ring.

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1 - Clutch E Seal

2 - Clutch E O-Ring
Install the belleville spring into the Clutch E hub.

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1 - Belleville Spring
Install the Clutch E backing plate.

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1 - Clutch E Backing Plate
Install the Clutch E friction and steel plates, and install the wave plate.

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1 - Clutch E Wave Plate

2 - Clutch E Friction and Steel Plates
Install the Clutch E piston onto the hub.

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1 - Clutch E Piston
Install the Clutch E piston support.

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1 - Clutch E Piston Support

Place Clutch E in a suitable arbor press.

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1 - Pressing Tool

2 - Clutch E Piston

3 - Snap Ring

Using (special tool #8901A, Pressing Tool) compress the Clutch E piston enough to install the snap ring.