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OPERATION
2C CLUTCH
The 2C clutch is hydraulically applied in second
and fifth gear by pressurized fluid against the 2C
piston. When the 2C clutch is applied, the reverse
sun gear assembly is held or grounded to the trans-
mission case by holding the reaction planetary car-
rier.
4C CLUTCH
The 4C clutch is hydraulically applied in second
prime and fourth gear by pressurized fluid againstthe 4C clutch piston. When the 4C clutch is applied,
the reaction annulus gear is held or grounded to the
transmission case.
LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH
The Low/Reverse clutch is hydraulically applied in
park, reverse, neutral, and first gear, only at low
speeds, by pressurized fluid against the Low/Reverse
clutch piston. When the Low/Reverse clutch is
applied, the input annulus assembly is held or
grounded to the transmission case.
Fig. 67 Low/Reverse Clutch
1 - SNAP-RING (SELECT) 8 - SEAL
2 - REACTION PLATE 9 - BELLEVILLE SPRING
3 - DISC 10 - RETAINER
4 - PLATE 11 - SNAP-RING
5 - L/R CLUTCH RETAINER 12 - OVERRUNNING CLUTCH
6 - SEAL 13 - SNAP-RING
7 - PISTON
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HOLDING CLUTCHES (Continued)
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INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
DESCRIPTION
Three hydraulically applied input clutches are used
to drive planetary components. The underdrive, over-
drive, and reverse clutches are considered input
clutches and are contained within the input clutch
assembly (Fig. 68) and (Fig. 69). The input clutch
assembly also contains:
²Input shaft
²Input hub
²Clutch retainer
²Underdrive piston²Overdrive/reverse piston
²Overdrive hub
²Underdrive hubOPERATION
The three input clutches are responsible for driving
different components of the planetary geartrain.
UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH
The underdrive clutch is hydraulically applied in
first, second, second prime, and third (direct) gears
by pressurized fluid against the underdrive piston.
Fig. 68 Input Clutch Assembly - Part 1
1 - INPUT CLUTCH HUB 11 - UD CLUTCH
2 - O-RING SEALS 12 - PLATE
3 - SEAL 13 - CLUTCH RETAINER
4 - SNAP-RING 14 - SEAL
5 - SNAP-RING 15 - OD/REV PISTON
6 - UD BALANCE PISTON 16 - BELLEVILLE SPRING
7 - SNAP-RING 17 - SNAP-RING
8 - UD PISTON 18 - SEAL RINGS
9 - SPRING 19 - INPUT SHAFT
10 - DISC 20 - LUBRICATION CHECK VALVE AND SNAP-RING
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When the underdrive clutch is applied, the under-
drive hub drives the input sun gear.
OVERDRIVE CLUTCH
The overdrive clutch is hydraulically applied in
third (direct), fourth, and fifth gears by pressurized
fluid against the overdrive/reverse piston. When the
overdrive clutch is applied, the overdrive hub drives
the reverse carrier/input annulus assembly.
REVERSE CLUTCH
The reverse clutch is hydraulically applied in
reverse gear by pressurized fluid against the over-
drive/reverse piston. When the reverse clutch is
applied, the reaction annulus gear is driven.
Fig. 69 Input Clutch Assembly - Part 2
1 - BEARING NUMBER 3 10 - SNAP-RING (SELECT)
2 - OD HUB/SHAFT 11 - PLATE
3 - SNAP-RING (WAVE) 12 - DISC
4 - REV/OD REACTION PLATE 13 - OD CLUTCH
5 - BEARING NUMBER 4 14 - SNAP-RING (TAPERED)
6 - SNAP-RING (FLAT) 15 - UD/OD REACTION PLATE
7 - REVERSE HUB/SHAFT 16 - SNAP-RING (FLAT)
8 - REVERSE CLUTCH 17 - UD HUB/SHAFT
9 - REVERSE REACTION PLATE 18 - BEARING NUMBER 2
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DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the reverse reaction plate selective
snap-ring from the input clutch retainer (Fig. 70).
(2) Remove the reverse reaction plate from the
input clutch retainer.
(3) Remove the reverse hub and reverse clutch
pack from the input clutch retainer.
(4) Remove the number 4 bearing from the over-
drive hub.
(5) Remove the overdrive hub from the input
clutch retainer (Fig. 70).(6) Remove the number 3 bearing from the under-
drive hub.
(7) Remove the OD/reverse reaction plate snap-
ring from the input clutch retainer.
(8) Remove the underdrive hub, overdrive clutch,
and overdrive reaction plate from the input clutch
retainer (Fig. 70).
NOTE: The overdrive friction discs and steel discs
are thicker than the matching components in the
underdrive and reverse clutches.
Fig. 70 Input Clutch Assembly - Part 2
1 - BEARING NUMBER 3 10 - SNAP-RING (SELECT)
2 - OD HUB/SHAFT 11 - PLATE
3 - SNAP-RING (WAVE) 12 - DISC
4 - REV/OD REACTION PLATE 13 - OD CLUTCH
5 - BEARING NUMBER 4 14 - SNAP-RING (TAPERED)
6 - SNAP-RING (FLAT) 15 - UD/OD REACTION PLATE
7 - REVERSE HUB/SHAFT 16 - SNAP-RING (FLAT)
8 - REVERSE CLUTCH 17 - UD HUB/SHAFT
9 - REVERSE REACTION PLATE 18 - BEARING NUMBER 2
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INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (Continued)
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(9) Remove the number 2 bearing from the input
clutch hub.
(10) Remove the overdrive clutch wave snap-ring
from the input clutch retainer.
(11) Remove the UD/OD reaction plate tapered
snap-ring from the input clutch retainer.
(12) Remove the UD/OD reaction plate from the
input clutch retainer.
(13) Remove the UD/OD reaction plate flat snap-
ring from the input clutch retainer (Fig. 70).
(14) Remove the underdrive clutch pack from the
input clutch retainer (Fig. 72).
(15) Using Spring Compressor 8251, compress the
UD/OD balance piston and remove the snap-ring
from the input clutch hub (Fig. 71).
(16) Remove the UD/OD balance piston and piston
return spring from the input clutch retainer (Fig. 72).
(17) Remove the underdrive piston from the input
clutch retainer (Fig. 72).NOTE: Both the UD/OD balance piston and the
underdrive piston have seals molded onto them. If
the seal is damaged, do not attempt to install a new
seal onto the piston. The piston/seal must be
replaced as an assembly.
(18) Remove the input clutch retainer tapered
snap-ring.
(19) Separate input clutch retainer from input
clutch hub.
(20) Separate OD/reverse piston from input clutch
hub retainer (Fig. 72).
(21) Remove all seals and o-rings from the input
shaft and input hub. The o-rings on the input hub
are color coded. Be sure to make note of which o-ring
belongs in which location.
ASSEMBLY
(1) Install all new seals and o-rings onto the input
shaft and input hub. The o-rings on the input hub
are color coded. Be sure to install the correct o-ring
in the correct location.
(2) Check the transmission lubrication check valve
located in the input shaft using shop air. The valve
should only allow air flow in one direction. If the
valve allows no air flow, or air flow in both direc-
tions, the valve will need to be replaced.
(3) Lubricate all seals with MopartATF +4, type
9602, prior to installation.
(4) Assemble the OD/reverse piston onto the input
clutch hub (Fig. 73).
(5) Assemble the input clutch retainer onto the
input clutch hub.
(6) Install the input clutch retainer tapered snap-
ring with tapered side up onto the input clutch hub.
Fig. 71 Compressing UD/OD Balance Piston Using
Tool 8251
1 - PRESS
2 - TOOL 8251
3 - BALANCE PISTON
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INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (Continued)
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Fig. 72 Input Clutch Assembly - Part 1
1 - INPUT CLUTCH HUB 11 - UD CLUTCH
2 - O-RING SEALS 12 - PLATE
3 - SEAL 13 - CLUTCH RETAINER
4 - SNAP-RING 14 - SEAL
5 - SNAP-RING 15 - OD/REV PISTON
6 - UD BALANCE PISTON 16 - BELLEVILLE SPRING
7 - SNAP-RING 17 - SNAP-RING
8 - UD PISTON 18 - SEAL RINGS
9 - SPRING 19 - INPUT SHAFT
10 - DISC 20 - LUBRICATION CHECK VALVE AND SNAP-RING
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INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (Continued)
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Fig. 73 Input Clutch Assembly - Part I
1 - INPUT CLUTCH HUB 11 - UD CLUTCH
2 - O-RING SEALS 12 - PLATE
3 - SEAL 13 - CLUTCH RETAINER
4 - SNAP-RING 14 - SEAL
5 - SNAP-RING 15 - OD/REV PISTON
6 - UD BALANCE PISTON 16 - BELLEVILLE SPRING
7 - SNAP-RING 17 - SNAP-RING
8 - UD PISTON 18 - SEAL RINGS
9 - SPRING 19 - INPUT SHAFT
10 - DISC 20 - LUBRICATION CHECK VALVE AND SNAP-RING
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(7) Install Piston Guides 8504 into the input clutch
retainer (Fig. 74) and onto the input clutch hub to
guide the inner and outer underdrive piston seals
into position.
(8) Install the underdrive piston into the input
clutch retainer and over the input clutch hub (Fig.
73).
(9) Install the UD/OD balance piston return spring
pack into the input clutch retainer.
(10) Install Piston Guide 8252 into the input
clutch retainer (Fig. 75) to guide the UD/OD balance
piston seal into position inside the underdrive piston.(11) Install the UD/OD balance piston into the
input clutch retainer and the underdrive piston.
(12) Using Spring Compressor 8251, compress the
UD/OD return spring pack and secure the piston in
place with the snap-ring (Fig. 76).
Fig. 74 Install Underdrive Piston Using Tool 8504
1 - TOOL 8504
Fig. 75 Install Balance Piston Using Tool 8252
1 - TOOL 8252
Fig. 76 Compressing UD/OD Balance Piston Using
Tool 8251
1 - PRESS
2 - TOOL 8251
3 - BALANCE PISTON
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INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (Continued)