Front Clutch: Inspection

Check splined grooves on steel plates and drum. Ensure spring free length is 1.20" (30.5 mm). Ensure ball in piston moves freely. Check facing of friction plates. Check clearance between the snap ring and the retainer plate. Replace components as necessary. Refer to the RETAINER PLATE-TO-SNAP RING CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS  table under CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS. Check the drive plate thickness. Refer to the DRIVE PLATE SPECIFICATIONS  table under CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Clutch

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