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26. Input Clutch Housing End Play Check

^ Tools Required
- J 26958 Output Shaft Loading and Aligning Tool
- J 26958-10A Adapter Plug
- J 33381-A Final Drive Remover and Installer
- J 33386-A Input Shaft End Play Tool
- J 43425 Output Shaft Loading Tool Adapter





1. Adjust the collar on tool J 33381-A to the 4T65-E CLUTCH & DRUM setting.





2. Install J 33381-A into the input clutch housing assembly (632).
3. Tighten the threaded rod of J 33381-A until the rod is finger tight.
4. Use J 33381-A in order to lift the input clutch housing assembly (632). The sprag clutch assemblies will also be attached.
5. Install the assembly (632) into the case. Be sure that the assembly is down all the way.
6. Remove J 33381-A from the assembly.

Important: Install bolts and tighten securely to prevent tool deflection during end play measurement.





7. Install J 26958, J 26958-10A, and J 43425 onto the case extension (6).





8. Using two bolts, install J 33386-A onto the case.
9. Tighten the bolts in order to securely hold J 33386-A.
10. Tighten J 26958 finger tight in order to eliminate differential carrier end play.





11. Insert the thrust washer (630) from the input clutch housing into J 33386-A as indicated. If the thrush washer will not fit into J 33386-A, select the next size smaller thrust washer and recheck.
12. Use a feeler gauge in order to measure the clearance between J 33386-A and the thrust washer (630).
^ If the clearance is less than 0.0521 mm (0.006 inch), use the current size thrust washer.
^ If the clearance is 0.0521 mm (0.006 inch) or more, select the next size larger thrust washer and recheck.
Refer to the Bearing/input Clutch Hub Selective Thrust Washer (630) Selection Guide in End Play Specifications.





13. Remove J 33386-A.
14. Adjust the collar on tool J 33381-A to the 4T65-E CLUTCH & DRUM setting. Make sure that the threaded rod is fully loosened.
15. Install J 33381-A into the input clutch housing (632).
16. Tighten the threaded rod of J 33381-A until the rod is finger tight.
17. Use J 33381-A in order to lift the input clutch housing assembly (632). The sprag clutch assemblies will also be attached.
18. Remove the assembly (632) from the case.





19. Position the transmission so that the oil pan is facing down.
20. Remove J 26958, J 26958-10A, and J 43425.
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