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4. Remove the output shaft hub snap ring and the output shaft hub.
5. Remove the two direct clutch seal rings.
6. Remove the No. 7 direct clutch inner bearing support.
1. Remove the direct clutch hub.
2. Remove the No. 7 direct clutch inner bearing support.
7. Inspect the clutch cylinder thrust surfaces, piston bore and clutch plate serrations for scores or burrs. Minor scores or burrs may be removed with a crocus cloth. Install a new clutch cylinder if
badly scored or damaged.
8. Check the fluid passage in the clutch cylinder for obstructions. Clean out all fluid passages. Inspect the clutch piston for scores and install new if necessary. Inspect the check balls for
freedom of movement and correct seating.
9. Check clutch release spring for distortion and cracks. Install a new spring (including wave spring) if distorted or cracked.
10. Inspect composition clutch plates, steel clutch plates and clutch pressure plate for worn or scored bearing surfaces. Install new parts if they are deeply scored or burred.
11. Check the clutch plates for flatness and fit on the clutch hub serrations. Discard any plate that Klj . 4 ba
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does not slide freely on the serrations or that is not flat.
12. Check the clutch hub thrust surfaces for scores and clutch hub splines for wear.
13. Remove the direct clutch pack. 1. Remove the selective retaining ring.
2. Remove the direct clutch pack.
14. Using the special tool, compress the piston return spring and remove the snap ring.
15. WARNING: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air.
NOTE: If necessary, use regulated compressed air 207 kPa (30 psi) max pressure to remove
the clutch piston. Remove the support and spring assembly and piston. Klj . 5 ba
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16. Remove the inner piston seal.
17. Remove the outer piston seal.
Assembly 1. NOTE: Lubricate direct clutch piston inner seal and seal protector with petroleum jelly.
Using the special tool, install the inner piston seal. zInstall the seal with sealing lip facing down. Klj . 6 ba
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2. Install the clutch piston outer seal so that when the piston is installed the sealing lip points
toward the bottom of the cylinder.
3. NOTE: Coat the inner and outer direct clutch piston seals, clutch cylinder sealing area and
piston inner sealing area with petroleum jelly.
Using the special tool, install the direct clutch piston.
4. Install the piston return spring and retainer assembly.
5. Using the special tool, compress the piston return spring and install the retaining ring.
6. NOTE: Before assembly, soak new clutch discs in clean automatic transmission fluid for 15
minutes.
Install the clutch pack retaining ring. 1. Alternate external spline (steel) plates and internal spline (friction) plates, starting with a steel plate and ending with the friction plate.
2. Install the clutch pack retaining ring. Klj . 7 ba
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