Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 959

7E-70 1972 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
NTERMEDIATE C
3UTER RACE
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ROLLER
ASSEMBLY
INTERMEDIATE
CLUTCH
Fig. 7E-135 Installing Outer Race
13. Install the intermediate clutch outer race with a
clockwise turning motion (Fig. 7E-135).
14. Install clutch retainer (Fig. 7E-136) and snap ring
(Fig. 7E- 124).
15. Place direct clutch assemblv over center suvvort and
air check operation of direct clutch (Fig. ?E-137).
NOTE: I f air is applied through reverse passage
(right oil feed hole), it will escape from direct
clutch passage (lefi oil feed hole). This is con-
sidered normal. Applying air through direct
clutch passage (lefi oil feed hole) will activate
piston and move direct clutch.
Fig. 7E-137 Air Checking Direct Clutch
CENTER SUPPORT
DI'SASSEMBLE (Fig. 7E-138)
Remove three (3) hook-type cast iron oil seal rings
from the center support. Do not remove the teflon oil
seal ring unless replacement is required. All service
center support oil seal rings are hook-type cast iron.
Using your fingers, compress spring retainer and
remove snap ring.
Remove spring retainer and three (3) clutch release
springs.
Remove intermediate clutch piston.
Remove inner and outer piston seal.
NOTE: Do not remove three (3) screws retain-
ing roller clutch inner race to center support.
INSPECT
1. Inspect roller clutch inner race for scratches or in-
dentations. Be sure lubrication hole is open.
NOTE: Be sure constant bleed plug orifice (ap-
prox. ,020 dia.) is open (Fig. 7E-84).
2. Inspect bushing for scoring, wear or galling. If re-
placement is necessary, proceed as follows:
Fig. 7E-136 Installing Clutch Retainer
a. Using Tool J 2 1465-6 with Driver Handle J 8092,
remove bushing.