Rear Clutch: Inspection

Check splined grooves on steel plates and drum. Ensure spring free length is 1.20" (30.5 mm). Make sure the ball in the piston moves freely. Check facing of friction plates. Check clearance between snap ring and 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 Rear Clutch

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