Direct-Reverse Clutch: Inspection
- Clean all parts in solvent and dry with compressed air. Check for wear or damage on friction surfaces of piston and drum. Check for wear or damage of grooves that externally splined plates ride in.
- Inspect steel plates for wear and burn marks. Replace if excessively warn or blued from overheating. Check fiber lined plates for wear, cracking or chipping. Replace any damaged plates.
- Inspect check ball in clutch drum for freedom of operation, and proper sealing. Ensure clutch drum drilled passage for ball valve is clear. Check piston return springs for distortion or collapsed coils. Replace any damaged parts.
NOTE:
New lined clutch plates must be soaked in is transaxle fluid for at least 15 minutes prior to installation.