FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Second Clutch


SECOND CLUTCH
Disassembly steps
1. Retaining ring
2. Ring gear
3. Retaining ring
4. Spacer






5. Clutch plates
6. Waved washer
7. Retaining ring (Fig. 7A-77)
^ Compress the spring seat. Compressor: J-23327






8. Spring seat
9. Springs
10. Piston
11. Second clutch drum

INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Visual check
^ If any damage, deformation or local wear is found in a retaining ring, ring gear, spacer, clutch plates, piston seals, return spring or spring seat, replace

Operation check
^ Shake piston and listen for check ball movement. Movement indicates proper check ball operation. Replace piston if check ball is missing or falls out.

REASSEMBLY
11. Second clutch drum






10. Piston (Fig. 7A-78)


^ Install piston assembly into the second clutch drum. Lubricate the lip seal with liberal amounts of transmission fluid. Use the installer to protect the outer piston lip seat.

NOTE: Clip of the seals point toward front of transmission. Second clutch piston installer: J-23080-A
9. Springs
8. Spring seat
7. Retaining ring
^ Install twenty-two piston springs and spring seat on the second clutch piston. Place retaining ring onto spring seat.
^ Use the compressor to compress the piston springs.
Compressor: J-23327

NOTE: Do not let spring seat catch in ring groove.

6. Waved plate
5. Clutch plates
^ Install clutch plates. Start with a steel plate and alternate with lined plates. Align second clutch inner tangs.
4. Spacer
^ Install spacer, with the fluted end toward clutch plates.
3. Retaining ring
2. Ring gear
1. Retaining ring