Direct Clutch Cylinder

Direct Clutch Cylinder

Special Tools:

Special Tool(s)

Disassembly

1. NOTE: If not previously removed, remove the intermediate and direct clutch hub O-ring seal.

Using the special tool, remove the intermediate and direct clutch hub O-ring seal.

2. CAUTION: Check for wear on inner splines of friction plates. Install new plates if worn.

Remove the intermediate clutch pack.
1. Remove the snap ring.
2. Remove the clutch pressure plate.
3. Remove the clutch pack.

3. CAUTION: Do not allow the Clutch Spring Compressor to bottom out on the piston or damage to the piston could occur.

Using the special tool remove the snap ring.

4. Remove the direct clutch return spring.

5. NOTE: Make sure that the check ball in the piston moves freely.

Remove the piston and seal assembly.

6. Separate the piston and seal assembly from the apply ring.

7. Using the O-Ring Tool remove the inner piston seal.

8. Remove the direct clutch piston outer lip seal.

Assembly

1. NOTE: The lip on the seal must face toward the bottom of the clutch cylinder.

Install the inner piston seal.

2. Install the direct clutch piston into the special tool.

3. NOTE: Make sure that the check ball is in place on the clutch piston. Lightly coat all the seals with petroleum jelly prior to installation.

Using the special tool, install the clutch piston and seal assembly making sure that it is fully seated.

4. Install the apply ring.

5. NOTE: The notch on the direct clutch return spring must line up with the check ball on the direct clutch piston.

Install the direct clutch return spring.

6. CAUTION: Do not allow the Clutch Spring Compressor to bottom out on the piston.

Using the special tool install the snap ring.

7. CAUTION: Check for wear on the inner splines of the friction plates. Install new plates if worn.

Install the intermediate clutch pack.
1. Install the intermediate clutch pack.
2. Install the clutch pressure plate.
3. Install the snap ring.

8. Using the special tool, measure the clearance between the retaining ring and the clutch cylinder lip.
9. If the clearance is not within specification, selective retaining rings are available. Check the clearance after installing the correct selective retaining ring.

Selective Retaining Ring