Clutch C - Disassembly And Adjustments

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CLUTCH C MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

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

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

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1 - Force Gauge

2 - Pressing Tool

3 - Clutch C

With a suitable feeler gauge, measure the gap between the Clutch C backing plate and the Clutch C retainer.
Refer to clutch clearance 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
C	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 C 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 C, depending on 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

DISASSEMBLY

Place Clutch C in a suitable press.

Using (special tool #8680A, Installer, Damper), compress Clutch C as needed to remove the snap ring.

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1 - Damper Installer

2 - Clutch C

3 - Snap Ring

Remove the snap ring.
Remove the Clutch C retainer.

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1 - Clutch C Retainer
Remove the Clutch C piston.

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1 - Clutch C Piston
Remove the Clutch C belleville spring.

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1 - Clutch C Belleville Spring
Remove the Clutch C wave plate.

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1 - Clutch C Wave Plate

Remove the friction plates and the steel plates.

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1 - Wave Plate

2 - Friction Plates

3 - Backing Plate

4 - Steel Plates

Remove the backing plate.

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1 - Backing Plate
Separate the Clutch C shaft from the Clutch C hub.

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1 - Clutch C Shaft

2 - Clutch C Hub
Remove and DISCARD the O-rings from the Clutch C shaft.

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1 - Clutch C Shaft

2 - O-Rings

ASSEMBLY

NOTE:

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

Install NEW the O-rings on the Clutch C shaft.

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1 - Clutch C Shaft

2 - O-Rings
Install Clutch C hub onto the Clutch C shaft.

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1 - Clutch C Shaft

2 - Clutch C Hub
Install the backing plate.

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1 - Backing Plate

Install friction plates and steel plates.

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1 - Wave Plate

2 - Friction Plates

3 - Backing Plate

4 - Steel Plates

Install the wave plate.

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1 - Clutch C Wave Plate
Install the belleville spring.

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1 - Clutch C Belleville Spring
Install the Clutch C piston.

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1 - Clutch C Piston
Install the Clutch C retainer.

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1 - Clutch C Retainer

Place Clutch C in a suitable press.

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1 - Damper Installer

2 - Clutch C

3 - Snap Ring

Using (special tool #8680A, Installer, Damper), compress the clutch enough to install the snap ring.
Install the snap ring.
Using (special tool #8901A, Pressing Tool) and (special tool #10429, Gauge, Force) measure the Clutch C clearance. Refer to clutch clearance chart for specifications.