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Direct Clutch & Intermediate Roller









DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove snap ring (638) and clutch retainer (637).

2. Remove race (636) and either the roller assembly or sprag assembly.

3. Remove snap ring (19).

4. Remove direct clutch backing plate and clutch plates.

5. Using tools J-4670 and J-21664, or equivalents, remove snap ring (625).

6. Remove retainer and clutch release springs.

7. Remove apply ring, if equipped, and the piston.

8. Remove inner and outer seals from piston.

9. Remove center piston seal from housing.


INSPECTION
1. Inspect roller assembly for damaged rollers, cage or distorted springs.

2. Inspect clutch housing for cracks, wear and proper opening of oil passages. clutch

3. Inspect plates for wear, burning or braking.

4. Inspect backing plate and piston for damage or cracks.

5. Inspect clutch springs for collapsed coils or distortion, replacing as necessary.


ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate inner and outer clutch piston seals and grooves with transmission fluid.

2. Install inner and outer seals with lips facing away from spring pockets.

3. Install center seal.

4. Install tool J-21362 or equivalent on housing hub.

5. Place piston inside tool J-21409 or equivalent

6. Install tool J-21 499 and piston into housing.

7. Install clutch release springs in pockets.

8. Using tool J-21664 or equivalent, install spring retainer.

9. Install snap ring.







10. Place apply ring, if equipped, on piston, then install piston.

11. Install waved clutch plate or dished clutch plate into direct clutch housing.







12. Install steel and composition clutch plates alternately as shown in Figure.

13. Install direct clutch backing plate and snap ring.

14. Install roller assembly or sprag assembly.

15. Install intermediate clutch race with clockwise motion. When properly installed, it should not turn counterclockwise.

16. Install intermediate clutch retainer and snap ring.







17. Place direct clutch assembly on center support and air check direct clutch. Air applied to reverse passage will escape from direct passage. This condition is normal. Apply air to direct passage to actuate piston and move clutch plates.