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Compressor, Spring - 8251
Installer, Piston - 8252
Installer, Seal - 8253
Installer, Seal - 8254
Installer, Snap-ring - 8255
Stand, Support - 8257
Adapter, Pressure Tap - 8258-A
Adapter, Line Pressure - 8259
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Fixture, Input Clutch Pressure - 8260
Plate, Alignment - 8261
End Play Set - 8266
Compressor, Spring - 8285
Installer, Bearing - 8320
Wrench, Filter - 8321
Installer, Piston - 8504
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4C RETAINER/BULKHEAD
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the 2C piston belleville spring snap-
ring from the 4C retainer /bulkhead (Fig. 53).
(2) Remove the 2C piston Belleville spring from
the retainer/bulkhead (Fig. 53).
(3) Remove the 2C piston from the retainer/bulk-
head. Use 20 psi of air pressure to remove the piston
if necessary.
(4) Remove the 4C clutch snap-ring from the
retainer/bulkhead (Fig. 53).
(5) Remove the 4C clutch pack from the retainer/
bulkhead (Fig. 53).
(6) Using Spring Compressor 8250 and a suitable
shop press, compress the 4C piston return spring and
remove the snap-ring (Fig. 53).(7) Remove the 4C piston return spring and piston
from the retainer/bulkhead (Fig. 53). Use 20 psi of
air pressure to remove the piston if necessary.ASSEMBLY
(1) Clean and inspect all components. Replace any
components which show evidence of excessive wear
or scoring.
(2) Install new seals on the 2C and 4C pistons
(Fig. 53).
(3) Lubricate all seals with MopartATF +4, type
9602 prior to installation.
(4) Install the 4C piston into the 4C retainer/bulk-
head (Fig. 53).
(5) Position the 4C piston return spring onto the
4C piston.
Fig. 53 4C Retainer/Bulkhead Components
1 - SEAL 8 - REACTION PLATE
2 - 2C PISTON 9 - SNAP-RING
3 - PLATE 10 - RETURN SPRING
4 - DISC 11 - SEAL
5 - 2C BELLEVILLE SPRING 12 - 4C PISTON
6 - SNAP-RING 13 - 4C RETAINER/BULKHEAD
7 - SNAP-RING (SELECT)
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(6) Using Spring Compressor 8250 and a suitable
shop press, compress the 4C piston return spring and
install the snap-ring (Fig. 54).
(7) Assemble and install the 4C clutch pack into
the retainer/bulkhead (Fig. 53) with the steel separa-
tor plate against the piston.
(8) Install the 4C reaction plate and snap-ring into
the retainer/bulkhead (Fig. 53). The 4C reaction plate
is non-directional.
(9) Measure the 4C clutch clearance. The correct
clutch clearance is 0.77-1.39 mm (0.030-0.055 in.).
The snap-ring is selectable. Install the chosen snap-
ring and re-measure to verify the selection.
(10) Install the 2C piston into the retainer/bulk-
head (Fig. 53).
(11) Position the 2C Belleville spring onto the 2C
piston.
(12) Position the 2C Belleville spring snap-ring
onto the 2C Belleville spring (Fig. 53).
(13) Using Spring Compressor 8249 and a suitable
shop press (Fig. 55), compress the belleville spring
until the snap-ring is engaged with the snap-ring
groove in the retainer/bulkhead.
ADAPTER HOUSING SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the transfer case from the transmis-
sion.
(2) Using a screw mounted on a slide hammer,
remove the adapter housing seal.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean the adapter seal bore in the adapter
housing of any residue or particles remaining from
the original seal.
(2) Install new oil seal in the adapter housing
using Seal Installer C-3860-A (Fig. 56). A properly
installed seal is flush to the face of the seal bore.
(3) Install the transfer case onto the transmission.
Fig. 54 Compress 4C Piston Return Spring Using
Tool 8250
1 - PRESS
2 - TOOL 8250
Fig. 55 Compress 2C Belleville Spring Using Tool
8249
1 - PRESS
2 - TOOL 8249
Fig. 56 Adapter Housing Seal Installation
1 - TOOL C-3860-A
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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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(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)
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LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the inner overrunning clutch snap-ring
from the low/reverse clutch retainer (Fig. 84).
(2) Remove the outer low/reverse reaction plate
flat snap-ring (Fig. 84).
(3) Remove the low/reverse clutch and the over-
running clutch from the low/reverse clutch retainer
as an assembly (Fig. 84).
(4) Separate the low/reverse clutch from the over-
running clutch.(5) Remove the overrunning clutch snap-ring (Fig.
85).
(6) Remove the spacer from the overrunning clutch
(Fig. 85).
(7) Separate the inner and outer races of the over-
running clutch (Fig. 85).
(8) Remove the overrunning clutch lower snap-ring
(Fig. 85).
(9) Using Spring Compressor 8285 and a suitable
shop press (Fig. 86), compress the low/reverse piston
Belleville spring and remove the split retaining ring
Fig. 84 Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly
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 the Belleville spring into the low/reverse
clutch retainer.
(10) Remove the low/reverse clutch Belleville
spring and piston from the low/reverse clutch
retainer. Use 20 psi of air pressure to remove the pis-
ton if necessary.
CLEANING
Clean the overrunning clutch assembly, clutch cam,
and low-reverse clutch retainer. Dry them with com-
pressed air after cleaning.
INSPECTION
Inspect condition of each clutch part after cleaning.
Replace the overrunning clutch roller and spring
assembly if any rollers or springs are worn or dam-
aged, or if the roller cage is distorted, or damaged.
Replace the cam if worn, cracked or damaged.
Replace the low-reverse clutch retainer if the
clutch race, roller surface or inside diameter is
scored, worn or damaged.
ASSEMBLY
(1) Check the bleed orifice to ensure that it is not
plugged or restricted.
(2) Install a new seal on the low/reverse piston.
Lubricate the seal with MopartATF +4, type 9602,
prior to installation.
(3) Install the low/reverse piston into the low/re-
verse clutch retainer.
(4) Position the low/reverse piston Belleville spring
on the low/reverse piston.
(5) Using Spring Compressor 8285 and a suitable
shop press (Fig. 86), compress the low/reverse piston
Belleville spring and install the split retaining ring
to hold the Belleville spring into the low/reverse
clutch retainer.
(6) Install the lower overrunning clutch snap-ring
(Fig. 85).
(7) Assemble the inner and outer races of the over-
running clutch (Fig. 85).
(8) Position the overrunning clutch spacer on the
overrunning clutch.
(9) Install the upper overrunning clutch snap-ring
(Fig. 85).
(10) Assemble and install the low/reverse clutch
pack into the low/reverse clutch retainer (Fig. 84).
(11) Install the low/reverse reaction plate into the
low/reverse clutch retainer (Fig. 84). The reaction
plate is directional and must be installed with the
flat side down.
(12) Install the low/reverse clutch pack snap-ring
(Fig. 84). The snap-ring is selectable and should be
chosen to give the correct clutch pack clearance.
(13) Measure the low/reverse clutch pack clearance
and adjust as necessary. The correct clutch clearance
is 1.00-1.74 mm (0.039-0.075 in.).
(14) Install the overrunning clutch into the low/re-
verse clutch retainer making sure that the index
splines are aligned with the retainer.
(15) Install the overrunning clutch inner snap-
ring.
Fig. 85 Overrunning Clutch
1 - SNAP-RING
2 - OUTER RACE
3 - OVERRUNNING CLUTCH
4 - SPACER
Fig. 86 Compress Low/Reverse Belleville Spring
Using Tool 8285
1 - PRESS
2 - TOOL 8285
3 - BELLEVILLE SPRING
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LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH (Continued)