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Modification of Tools





Fixture P/N 999 5070-1
Fixture P/N 5070 for supporting AW55 and BW55 transmissions has been modified to fit new type 8W55 units as well as AW70 and 71.

To modify old type fixtures
Detach support plate from back plate.
Cut off 3 mm (0.12 in) of support plate.
Weld on a new plate as illustrated.
Dimensions 20 x 13 x 5 mm (0.79 x 0.51 x 0.1 in).
Grind off stud on support plate.
Drill a 10 mm (0.39 in) hole, 21 mm (0.83 in) from back plate.





Spring Compressor P/N 999 5072-7
Now modified to fit AW70 and AW71 transmissions as well as AW55 and BW55. Modification involves increasing height of arm by 5 mm.

To Modify
Remove weld from one side of arm and bend arm up free from ring.
Place a piece of 6 mm (0.2 in) rod (length 20 mm 0.79 in)) on ring, see arrow.
Weld on arm again.
Repeat procedure on opposite side of ring.