Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 975

7E-86 1972 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
Fig. 7E-185 lnstalling Support-to-Case Snap Ring
12. Apply pressure downward on tool handle, which will
tend to rotate the center support counterclockwise as
viewed from front of transmission. While holding
center support firmly counterclockwise against the
case splines, torque the case-to-center support bolt to
20-25 ft. lbs., using a 3/8" 12-point thin wall deep
socket.
CAUTION: When using the locating tooi, use
care not to raise burrs on the case valve body
mounting face.
13. Lubricate with transmission oil and install three (3)
steel and three (3) composition intermediate clutch
plates. Start with the waved steel and alternate com-
position and steel clutch plates (Fig. 7E-187).
14. Install intermediate clutch backing plate, ridge up.
15. Install backing plate-to-case snap ring, locating gap
opposite the band anchor pin.
CENTER SUPPORT
LOCATING TOOL
Fig. 7 E - 1 8 7 Installing Intermediate Clutch Pack
NOTE: Both sides of this snap ring are flat and
ring is .093" thick.
16. Check rear end play as follows:
a. Install J 21884 with 3/8" adapter into an exten-
sion housing attaching bolt hole (Fig. 7E-188).
b. Mount Dial Indicator J 8001 on rod and index
with end of output shaft.
c. Move output shaft in and out to read end play.
DIAL INDICATOR
I
II
Fig. 7E-186 Installing Center Support Bolt
Fig. 7 E - 1 8 8 Checking Rear End Play