FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Rear Clutch Recondition

INSPECTION
Inspect facing material on all driving discs. Replace discs that are charred, glazed, or heavily pitted. Discs should also be replaced if they show evidence of material flaking off, or if facing material can be scraped off easily. Inspect driving disc splines for wear or other damage. Inspect steel plate and pressure plate surface for burning, scoring, or damaged driving lugs. Replace if necessary. Inspect plates and discs for flatness; they must not be warped or cone shaped.
Inspect steel plate lug grooves in clutch retainer for smooth surfaces; plates must travel freely in the grooves. Note ball check in piston; be sure ball moves freely. Inspect seal rings surfaces in clutch retainer for nicks or deep scratches; light scratches will not interfere with sealing of the seals. Inspect Neoprene seal rings for deterioration, wear, and hardness. Inspect piston spring and waved snap ring for distortion or breakage.
Inspect Teflon and/or cast iron seal rings on input shaft for wear. Do not remove rings unless conditions warrant. Inspect rear clutch to front clutch No. 2 thrust washer for wear. Washer thickness should be 0.061 to 0.063 inch. Replace if necessary.


DISASSEMBLY

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Press out input shaft, if required.

ASSEMBLY

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To reassemble, reverse the above procedure.