Clutch - Chatter/Transmission Bearing Failure

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Models


All B-D-N Trucks Equipped With Manual Transmission


Subject


Manual Clutch Housing Installation Procedure


Index


CLUTCH


Date

February 1, 1988

No..


06-02-88

P-234
(C6-02)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION Clutch excessive (infinite) spin time, clutch chatter, failed transmission drive pinions and pilot bushings, and/or noise and vibration complaints may be caused by misinstallation of the clutch housing to block struts. This misinstallation of the struts can distort the housing bore beyond specifications.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

This procedure involves loosening, repositioning, and tightening the housing and struts.

1. Loosen clutch housing strut-to-engine block fasteners.

2. Install clutch housing to rear of engine block and tighten all housing/block fasteners as follows:

3/8" bolts to 30 ft.lb. (41 N-m) 7/16" bolts to 50 ft.lb. (68 N-m) 12 mm bolts to 70 ft.lb. (95 N-m)

3. Tighten strut to clutch housing fasteners, using above listed torques.

4. Tighten strut to engine block fasteners, using above listed torques.


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