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Clutch

CLUTCH








Illustrated Index

Disassembly





1. Remove the snap ring, then remove the clutch end plate, clutch discs, and plates.





2. Remove the disc spring from the 3rd and 4th clutches.





3. Remove the waved washer spring from the 1st clutch.





4. Install the special tools as shown.





5. Be sure the special tool is adjusted to have full contact with the spring retainer, on the 3rd and 4th clutches.





6. Set the special tool on the spring retainer of the 1st and 2nd clutches in such a way that the special tool works on the clutch return spring.





7. If either end of the special tool is set over an area of the spring retainer which is unsupported by the return spring, the retainer may be damaged.





8. Compress the spring until the snap ring can be removed.





9. Remove the snap ring. Then remove the special tools, spring retainer, and return spring.





10. For 3rd and 4th clutch:
Wrap a shop rag around the clutch drum, and apply air pressure to the fluid passage to remove the piston. Place a finger tip on the other end while applying air pressure.

Reassembly

NOTE:
- Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry them with compressed air.
- Blow out all passages.
- Lubricate all parts with ATF before assembly.





1. Inspect the check valve on the 3rd and 4th clutches; if it's loose, replace the piston.





2. Install new O-rings on the piston and the spring retainer 1st and 2nd clutches).





3. Install the piston in the clutch drum. Apply pressure and rotate to ensure proper seating.





4. Install the return spring and spring retainer, and position the snap ring on the retainer.





5. Install the special tools as shown.





6. Be sure the special tool is adjusted to have full contact with the spring retainer on the 3rd and 4th clutches.





7. Set the special tool on the spring retainer of the 1st and 2nd clutches in such a way that the special tool work on the clutch return spring.





8. If either end of the special tool is set over an area of the spring retainer which is unsupported by the return spring, the retainer may be damaged.





9. Compress the return spring with the special tools.





10. Install the snap ring.





11. Remove the special tools.
12. Install the disc spring in the 3rd, and 4th clutches in the direction shown.





13. Install the waved washer spring in the 1st clutch.
14. Soak the clutch discs thoroughly in ATF for a minimum of 30 minutes.
15. Starting with a clutch plate, alternately install the clutch plates and discs. Install the clutch end plate with the flat side toward the disc.





NOTE: Before installing the plates and discs, make sure the inside of the clutch drum is free of dirt and other foreign matter.





16. Install the snap ring.
17. Measure the clearance between the clutch end plate and top disc with a dial indicator. Zero the dial indicator with the clutch end plate lowered, and lift it up to the snap ring. The distance that the clutch end plate moves is the clearance between the clutch end plate and top disc.





NOTE: Measure at three locations.

18. If the clearance is not within the service limits, select a new clutch end plate from the following table.











NOTE: If the thickest clutch end plate is installed, but the clearance is still over the standard, replace the clutch discs and clutch plates.