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Disassembly & Inspection

  1. Place the feeler gage between the brake flange and the snap ring in order to measure the clearance. See Fig 1 . Measure brake flange-to-snap ring clearance. See TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS  . Replace the clutch disc or plate if the readings are not as specified.
  2. Remove the following components from the overdrive case:
    • The brake flange snap ring. See Fig 1 .
    • The brake flange.
    • The clutch discs.
    • The clutch plates.
    • The cushion brake plate.
    • The planetary ring gear.
    • The thrust bearing races.
    • The thrust bearing.
  3. Remove the following clutch piston return spring components using a Flathead screwdriver:
    • The snap ring. See Fig 2 .
    • The retainer.
    • The springs.
  4. Apply low compressed air into the Overdrive (OD) case fluid hole in order to remove the brake piston. See Fig 3 . Remove the brake piston "O" Rings.
  5. Remove the following components from the rear of the OD case:
    • The 2 sealing rings. See Fig 4 .
    • The bearing.
    • The bearing race.
  6. Measure clutch piston return springs free length using a vernier caliper. See TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS  . Replace the springs which are not within specifications.
Fig 1: Removing OD Case Components
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Fig 2: Removing Clutch Piston Return Spring Components
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Fig 3: Applying Air Pressure To Remove Brake Piston
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Fig 4: Identifying OD Case Rear Sealing Rings
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