Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2084

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INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Fig. 87 Input Clutch Assembly Mounted on Tool
1 - INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2 - TOOL 8260
Fig. 88 Measuring UD Clutch Clearance
1 - TOOL C-3339
2 - UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH PACK
(24) Install the reverse reaction plate into the
input clutch retainer.
(25) Install the reverse reaction plate selective
snap-ring into the input clutch retainer.
(26) Mount a dial indicator to the assembly, push
down on the clutch discs, pull up on the reaction
plate to ensure the plate is properly seated and zero
the indicator against the reverse clutch discs (Fig.
8260
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 45RFE/545RFE
Fig. 89 Measuring OD Clutch Clearance
1 - TOOL C-3339
2 - OD/REV REACTION PLATE
90). Apply 20 psi of air pressure to the reverse clutch
and record the dial indicator reading. Measure and
record Reverse clutch pack measurement in four (4)
places, 90° apart. Take average of four measurements
and compare with Reverse clutch pack clearance
specification. The correct clutch clearance is 0.58-1.47
mm (0.023-0.058 in.). Adjust as necessary. Install the
chosen snap-ring and re-measure to verify selection.
Fig. 90 Measuring Reverse Clutch Clearance
1 - TOOL C-3339
2 - REVERSE CLUTCH PACK
(27) Remove the reverse clutch pack from the
input clutch retainer.
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