Tools Required

J 45200  Dial Indicator Set. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: View Of Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear & Clutch Assembly
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1. Rotate the transaxle assembly so the torque converter housing side is facing up.
2. Using the case as a holding fixture, install the front differential transfer drive gear assembly (14) into the output gear bore.
3. Install the 4-5 clutch assembly (15) onto the front differential transfer drive gear (14), with the clutch plates facing up.
Fig 2: Measuring 4-5 Clutch Piston Travel
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4. Install the J 45200  on the 4-5 clutch drum. See Special Tools .
5. Align the dial indicator pointer on the piston and set the dial indicator to zero.
6. Apply air pressure to the fluid passage (1) in the end of the 4-5 clutch drum shaft, and record the measurement. Refer to Transmission Clearance Specifications , 4-5 Clutch Piston Stroke to determine the correct backing plate.
7. If the measurement is out of specifications replace the backing plate with the correct thickness.

   Refer to Transmission Clearance Specifications , available 4-5 clutch backing plates (567) thickness.

8. Remove the 4-5 clutch drum assembly and the front differential transfer drive gear assembly from the case.