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Intermediate Clutch Cylinder

Special Tools:











NOTE: The friction discs which comprise the Direct and Intermediate Clutch packs are manufactured with a dark colored friction material. The dark color is normal and does not necessarily indicate wear or failure. Carefully inspect the plates for signs of wear or glazing prior to replacement.

Disassembly





1. NOTE: Number of components in the clutch pack will vary with application.

Remove clutch pressure plate retainer snap ring, clutch pressure plate and clutch pack assembly.




Intermediate Clutch Support and Spring:





2. Remove snap ring and intermediate clutch support and spring, using Clutch Spring Compressor 307-015 (T65L-77515-A).

Clutch Piston Removal:




Intermediate Clutch Piston Outer Seal:




Intermediate Clutch Piston Inner Seal:





3. Remove intermediate clutch piston.
4. Remove clutch piston inner seal and clutch piston outer seal.

Assembly





1. Check for free movement of check ball in cylinder. Install clutch piston inner seal on cylinder hub and clutch piston outer seal (lips facing toward bottom of cylinder) on intermediate clutch piston and install intermediate clutch piston using Forward/Intermediate Clutch Outer Lip Seal Protector 307-175 (T86P-70548-A).

Intermediate Clutch Support and Spring:




Intermediate Clutch Snap Ring:





2. Install snap ring and intermediate clutch support and spring using Clutch Spring Compressor 307-015 (T65L-77515-A).





3. NOTE: Be sure step on clutch pressure plate faces up.

Install clutch pack, clutch pressure plate and clutch pressure plate retainer snap ring.




Checking Clutch Pack Clearance:





4. Check clutch pack clearance using Dial Indicator with Bracketry 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent. Push firmly downward on the clutch pack. Release pressure and zero the dial indicator. Lift pressure plate to the bottom of the clutch pressure plate retainer snap ring. Note dial indicator reading. Take two readings, 180 degrees apart, and determine the average of the two readings. The clearance should be: (4-plate) 1.14-1.70 mm (0.045-0.067 inch). If the clearance is not within specification, selective snap rings are available in the above thicknesses.