Center Support Inspection

Reference: CENTER SUPPORT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 

• Check that sliding surface of discs and plate are not worn or burnt. If necessary, replace them.
  NOTE:

  • If disc lining is exfoliated, discolored or worn hardly, replace all discs.
  • If only a part of printed numbers is corroded, replace all discs.
  • Before assembling new discs, soak them in A/T fluid for at least 2 hours.
    Fig 1: Identifying Discs

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• Measure inside diameter of center support hub bushing. If inside diameter exceeds limit, replace center support.

  Center support bushing inside diameter standard 

  36.386 - 36.411 mm (1.4325 - 1.4335 in.) 

  Fig 2: Checking Center Support Bushing Inside Diameter

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• Measure inside diameter of planetary sun gear bushing. If inside diameter exceeds limit, replace planetary sun gear.

  Planetary sun gear bushing inside diameter standard 

  21.501 - 21.527 mm (0.8465 - 0.8475 in.) 

  Fig 3: Checking Planetary Sun Gear Bushing Inside Diameter

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• Measure free length of piston return spring.

  Standard free length of second coast brake piston return spring 

  16.84 mm (0.663 in.) 

  Standard free length of second brake piston return spring 

  15.82 mm (0.623 in.) 

  Fig 4: Measuring Free Length Of Piston Return Spring

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