Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2066

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4C RETAINER/BULKHEAD (Continued)
ASSEMBLY
(1) Clean and inspect all components. Replace any
components which show evidence of excessive wear
or scoring.
(2) Install new seals on the 2C and 4C pistons
(Fig. 60).
(3) Lubricate all seals with Mopar ATF +4 prior
to installation.
(4) Install the 4C piston into the 4C retainer/bulk-
head (Fig. 60).
(5) Position the 4C piston return spring onto the
4C piston.
(6) Using Spring Compressor 8250 and a suitable
shop press, compress the 4C piston return spring and
install the snap-ring (Fig. 61).
Fig. 61 Compress 4C Piston Return Spring Using
Tool 8250
1 - PRESS
2 - TOOL 8250
(7) Assemble and install the 4C clutch pack into
the retainer/bulkhead (Fig. 60) with the steel separa-
tor plate against the piston.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 45RFE/545RFE
(8) Install the 4C reaction plate and snap-ring into
the retainer/bulkhead (Fig. 60). The 4C reaction plate
is non-directional.
(9) Measure the 4C clutch clearance. The correct
clutch clearance is 0.77-1.39 mm (0.030-0.055 in.).
The snap-ring is selectable. Install the chosen snap-
ring and re-measure to verify the selection.
(10) Install the 2C piston into the retainer/bulk-
head (Fig. 60).
(11) Position the 2C Belleville spring onto the 2C
piston.
(12) Position the 2C Belleville spring snap-ring
onto the 2C Belleville spring (Fig. 60).
(13) Using Spring Compressor 8249 and a suitable
shop press (Fig. 62), compress the belleville spring
until the snap-ring is engaged with the snap-ring
groove in the retainer/bulkhead.
Fig. 62 Compress 2C Belleville Spring Using Tool
1 - PRESS
2 - TOOL 8249
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8249