Center Support Assembly Assemble

Center Support Assembly Assemble

Special Tools
* J 21363 - Intermediate Clutch Inner Seal Protector
* J 23327 - Clutch Spring Compressor
* J 36850 - Assembly Lubricant
* J 38734 - Intermediate Spring Compressor Adapter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment).




1. Install the oil cooler pipe fitting seal (690) into the center support assembly (640).




2. Lubricate the new inner (637) and outer (638) intermediate clutch piston seals, and the seal pockets in the intermediate clutch piston (636) with DEXRON(R)VI transmission fluid.
3. Install the inner (637) and outer (638) intermediate clutch piston seals onto the intermediate clutch piston (636) with the seal lips facing away from the spring pockets.




4. Using the J 21363 - inner seal protector , install the intermediate clutch piston (636) onto the center support assembly (640). Use a fine feeler gauge blade to assist with installing the piston outer seal.
5. Remove the J 21363 - inner seal protector.




6. Install the intermediate clutch spring assembly (635). Align the springs with the pockets in the intermediate clutch piston.
7. Using the J 38734 - spring compressor adapter and the J 23327 - spring compressor , install the intermediate clutch spring retainer ring (634).
8. Remove the J 38734 - spring compressor adapter and the J 23327 - spring compressor.





Caution: Do not overexpand the oil seal rings. Damage to the rings may result.

9. Install the new direct clutch housing oil seal rings (639) onto the center support assembly (640).
10. Use J 36850 - lubricant or equivalent in order to keep the oil seal rings in place.