Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 2224

DR
FRONT CLUTCH (Continued)
(2) Compress clutch piston retainer and piston
springs with Compressor Tool C-3863-A (Fig. 94).
(3) Remove retainer snap-ring and remove com-
pressor tool.
(4) Remove clutch piston springs (Fig. 95). Note
position and number of piston springs for assembly
reference.
(5) Remove clutch piston from retainer with a
twisting motion.
(6) Remove and discard clutch piston inner and
outer seals.
INSPECTION
Inspect the front clutch components. Replace the
clutch discs if warped, worn, scored, burned or
charred, the lugs are damaged, or if the facing is
flaking off. Replace the steel plates and reaction
plate if heavily scored, warped, or broken. Be sure
the driving lugs on the discs and plate are also in
good condition. The lugs must not be bent, cracked or
damaged in any way.
Replace the piston springs and spring retainer if
either are distorted, warped or broken.
Check the lug grooves in the clutch piston retainer.
The steel plates should slide freely in the slots.
Replace the piston retainer if the grooves are worn or
damaged. Also check action of the check ball in the
piston retainer. The ball must move freely and not
stick.
1 - INNER PISTON SEAL
2 - CLUTCH PISTON
3 - CLUTCH PISTON SPRING RETAINER
4 - CLUTCH PLATES
5 - CLUTCH PACK SNAP-RING (WAVED)
6 - REACTION PLATE
there is any doubt about bushing condition.
Fig. 95 48RE Front Clutch Components
7 - CLUTCH DISCS
8 - RETAINER SNAP-RING
9 - CLUTCH PISTON SPRINGS
10 - OUTER PISTON SEAL
11 - FRONT CLUTCH RETAINER
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 48RE
Fig. 94 Removing Front Clutch Spring Retainer
Snap-Ring
1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-3863-A
2 - SNAP-RING
Replace the retainer bushing if worn, scored, or
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