72. 3RD Clutch Inspection

3rd Clutch Inspection






Important: If the 3rd clutch check valve is missing, stuck or damaged, replace the complete 3rd clutch piston assembly.

1. Inspect the 3rd clutch piston (818) and the clutch piston check valve.





2. Inspect the following components for wear or damage:
- 3rd clutch piston, spring retainer cap (815)
- 3rd clutch piston, spring retainer cap, retaining ring (814)
- 3rd clutch piston return spring (816)

3. Replace components as needed.






Important:
- If the clutch steel plates are worn or damaged or severely discolored, replace the plates as a complete set.
- If the clutch fiber plates are worn, damaged, or discolored, replace the plates as a complete set.

4. Inspect the following 3rd clutch components for wear, damage, or severe discoloration:
- 3rd clutch steel plates (813)
- 3rd clutch fiber plates (812)

Important: If the 3rd clutch selective backing plate (811) is worn, damaged, or severely discolored, inspect the clutch backing plate-to-top disc clearance, then replace the clutch backing plate making sure to use the correct selective size backing plate.

- Inspect the 3rd clutch selective backing plate (811).