3 Speed Automatic

DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove waved snap ring and remove reaction plate, clutch plates and clutch discs. Note number of plates and discs in clutch pack for assembly reference. Some models use 3 discs, while some may have 4 discs.





2. Compress clutch piston retainer and piston springs with Compressor Tool C-3863-A, or equivalent.
3. Remove retainer snap ring and remove compressor tool.





4. Remove clutch piston springs. Note position of piston springs for assembly reference.
5. Remove clutch piston from retainer with a twisting motion.
6. Remove and discard clutch piston inner and outer seals.





FRONT CLUTCH RETAINER BUSHING REMOVAL
1. Assemble Tool Handle C-4171 and Bushing Remover SP-3629, or equivalent.
2. Insert remover tool in bushing and drive bushing straight out of clutch retainer.

FRONT CLUTCH RETAINER BUSHING INSTALLATION
1. Mount Bushing Installer SP-5511 on tool handle.
2. Slide new bushing onto installer tool and start bushing into retainer.
3. Tap new bushing into place until installer tool bottoms against clutch retainer.
4. Remove installer tools and clean retainer thoroughly.

ASSEMBLY
1. Soak clutch discs in transmission fluid.
2. Install new inner and outer seals on clutch piston. Be sure seal lips face interior of retainer.
3. Lubricate new inner and outer piston seals with Ru-Glyde, or MOPAR Door Ease.
4. Install clutch piston in retainer. Use twisting motion to seat piston in bottom of retainer. A thin strip of plastic (about 0.015 - 0.020 inch thick), can be used to guide seals into place if necessary.

CAUTION: Never push the clutch piston straight inch This will fold the seals over causing leakage and clutch slip. In addition, never use any type of metal tool to help ease the piston seals into place. Metal tools will cut, shave, or score the seals.





5. Install and position nine clutch piston springs.
6. Install spring retainer on top of piston springs.
7. Compress spring retainer and piston springs with Tool C-3863-A, or equivalent.
8. Install spring retainer snap ring and remove compressor tool.
9. Install clutch plates and discs. Three clutch discs, three steel plates and one reaction plate are required.
10. Install reaction plate followed by waved snap ring.





11. Check clutch pack clearance with feeler gauge. Clearance between waved spring and pressure plate should 1.78 - 3.28 mm (0.070 - 0.129 inch). If clearance is incorrect, clutch plates, clutch discs, snap ring, or pressure plate may have to be changed.