End Play - Measurement And Adjustments

CLUTCH B MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE 

1. Remove the torque converter.
   NOTE:

   4WD Only

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   1 - Extension Housing Bolts

   2 - Extension Housing

2. If the vehicle is 2WD  , proceed to Step 6. If the vehicle is 4WD  proceed to Step 2.
3. If equipped, remove the transmission housing extension housing bolts and remove the extension housing.
   NOTE:

   4WD Only

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   1 - Output Shaft Seal

4. Remove the transmission output shaft seal with a suitable slide hammer and screw.
   NOTE:

   4WD Only

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   1 - Output Shaft Snap Ring

5. Remove the output shaft snap ring.
   NOTE:

   2WD shown, 4WD similar.

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   1 - Transmission Output Flange

   2 - Dial Indicator

   3 - Plunger

   4 - Transmission Output Flange

6. Measure the output shaft end play as follows:
   1. Attach a dial indicator and position the plunger against the end of the output shaft.
   2. Zero the dial indicator.
   3. Move the output shaft flange in and out, and record the maximum travel on the dial for assembly reference.

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   1 - Transmission Output Flange

   2 - Dial Indicator

   3 - Plunger

   4 - Transmission Output Flange

If the end play is not within specification a thinner or thicker selectable shim can be installed to achieve proper end play.

END PLAY SPECIFICATIONS 

END PLAY SELECTABLE SHIMS 

DISASSEMBLY 

1. Position the input/output shaft and the P4 annulus drum assembly on (special tool #8925-3, Assembly, Press Fixture) with (special tool #1130, Splitter, Bearing/Gear).
2. Remove the Clutch B discs and plates.

   1 - P4 Annulus Drum Assembly

   2 - Clutch B Discs and Plates

   3 - Press Fixture Assembly

   4 - Bearing/Gear Splitter

3. Remove the O-ring and five squared O-rings from the input shaft.

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   1 - P1 Annulus/Clutch B Hub Assembly

4. Remove the P1 annulus/Clutch B hub assembly from the P4 annulus drum.
5. Remove the selectable shim from the P1 planetary carrier.

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   1 - Thrust Bearing

   2 - Holding Plate

   3 - Selectable Shim

6. Measure the selectable shim and calculate the thickness of the shim to obtain the correct end play.

ASSEMBLY 

1. Install the selectable shim onto the P1 planetary carrier.

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   1 - Thrust Bearing

   2 - Holding Plate

   3 - Selectable Shim

2. Install the backing plate first, bevel down.

   1 - P4 Annulus Drum Assembly

   2 - Clutch B Discs and Plates

   3 - Press Fixture Assembly

   4 - Bearing/Gear Splitter

3. Install the Clutch B plates. If equipped with wave springs, install the first friction plate on the backing plate, then install a wave spring (it will lay just outside the diameter of the friction plate), then a steel plate, and repeat until all plates are installed.
4. Install the Clutch B wave plate.
5. Install the P1 annulus onto the input/output shaft.
6. Install the input/output shaft and the P4 annulus drum assembly into the transmission.