Reverse Clutch Functional Air Check

Tools Required 

J 41235  Second Roller Clutch Installer. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Air Checking The Reverse Clutch
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IMPORTANT: Temporary installation of the driven sprocket support is necessary in order to perform the air check.
1. Install the driven sprocket support (95) into the reverse input clutch assembly (102).

   Air check the reverse clutch at the passage indicated, in order to verify the proper operation of the seals and clutch assembly.

2. Remove the driven sprocket support after air check has been performed.
Fig 2: Aligning Flat Side Of Roller Clutch Cam Face Down
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3. Assemble the 2nd roller clutch assembly (452) into the roller clutch cam (451).
IMPORTANT: When installing the 2nd roller clutch assembly onto the reverse clutch housing, the flat side of the roller clutch cam faces down toward the housing (454).
4. While rotating the roller clutch in order to properly engage the rollers, assemble the 2nd roller clutch onto the reverse clutch housing (454).
Fig 3: Identifying J 41235
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IMPORTANT: The J 41235  will press the roller clutch assembly to a specified depth. See Special Tools . If you install the 2nd roller too far down onto the inner race, the roller clutch may not operate properly.
5. Assemble a new 2nd roller clutch retainer (450) onto the 2nd roller clutch assembly. Use the J 41235  in order to press the retainer and roller clutch assembly into place on the reverse clutch housing and roller clutch inner race. See Special Tools .
Fig 4: Checking Roller Clutch Cam Rotation
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6. Hold the reverse clutch housing, and ensure that the roller clutch cam rotates clockwise only.