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Input Clutches Recondition

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DISASSEMBLY

NOTE: Tag reverse clutch pack for reassembly identification.

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NOTE: Tag overdrive clutch pack for reassembly identification.

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NOTE: The OD/UD Reaction Plate, Snap Rings, and Input Clutches Retainer is not interchangeable with previous year 41TE components. The snap rings are thicker and the position of the ring lands have changed.

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NOTE: The OD/UD clutches reaction plate has a step on both sides. Install the OD/UD clutches reaction plate tapered step side up.

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NOTE: Tag underdrive clutch pack for reassembly identification.

CAUTION: Compress return spring just enough to remove or install snap ring.

ASSEMBLY

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Use petrolatum on all seals to ease assembly of components.

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NOTE: The OD/UD Reaction Plate, Snap Rings, and Input Clutches Retainer is not interchangeable with previous year 41TE components. The snap rings are thicker and the position of the ring lands have changed.

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CAUTION: Compress return spring just enough to remove or install snap ring.

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The OD/UD clutches reaction plate has a step on both sides. Install the OD/UD clutches reaction plate tapered step side up.

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NOTE: Snap ring ends must be located within one finger of the input clutch hub. Be sure that snap ring is fully seated, by pushing with screwdriver, into snap ring groove all the way around.




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Underdrive clutch pack clearance must be 0.91 to 1.47 mm (0.036 to 0.058 inch). Select the proper reaction plate to achieve specifications:

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The overdrive (OD) clutch pack clearance is 1.355 to 3.188 mm (0.053 to 0.125 inch). If not within specifications, the clutch is not assembled properly. There is no adjustment for the OD clutch clearance.





The reverse clutch pack clearance is 0.76 to 1.24 mm (0.030 to 0.049 inch). Select the proper reverse clutch snap ring to achieve specifications:
All clutch clearances in the input clutch retainer have now been checked and approved.
To complete the assembly of the input clutch retainer, the reverse clutch and the overdrive clutch must be removed from the retainer.

CAUTION: Do not intermix clutch parts. Keep in exact same order.

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Now proceed with the next phase of the assembly:

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Reinstall overdrive clutch and reverse clutch as shown. Rechecking these clutch clearances is not necessary, as they were set and approved previously.