Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 2087

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PLANETARY GEARTRAIN/OUTPUT SHAFT (Continued)
(14) Install new planetary snap-ring in groove at
end of intermediate shaft (Fig. 233).
(15) Turn planetary geartrain over. Position wood
block under front end of intermediate shaft and sup-
port geartrain on shaft. Be sure all geartrain parts
have moved forward against planetary snap-ring.
This is important for accurate end play check.
(16) Check planetary geartrain end play with
feeler gauge (Fig. 234). Insert gauge between rear
annulus gear and shoulder on intermediate shaft as
shown. End play should be 0.15 to 1.22 mm (0.006 to
0.048 in.).
(17) If end play is incorrect, install thinner/thicker
planetary snap-ring as needed.
Fig. 233 Installing Planetary Snap-Ring
1 - SNAP-RING PLIERS
2 - PLANETARY SNAP-RING
Fig. 234 Checking Planetary Geartrain End Play
1 - OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - REAR ANNULUS GEAR
3 - FEELER GAUGE
REAR CLUTCH
DESCRIPTION
The rear clutch assembly (Fig. 235) is composed of
the rear clutch retainer, pressure plate, clutch plates,
driving discs, piston, Belleville spring, and snap-
rings. The Belleville spring acts as a lever to multi-
ply the force applied on to it by the apply piston. The
increased apply force on the rear clutch pack, in com-
parison to the front clutch pack, is needed to hold
against the greater torque load imposed onto the rear
pack. The rear clutch is directly behind the front
clutch and is considered a driving component.
NOTE: The number of discs and plates may vary
with each engine and vehicle combination.
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