Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 2248

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OVERDRIVE UNIT (Continued)
(16) Install direct clutch spring (Fig. 163). Be sure
spring is properly seated on spring plate.
Fig. 163 Direct Clutch Spring Installation
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6227-2
2 - DIRECT CLUTCH SPRING
3 - CLUTCH HUB
4 - PRESS PLATES
NOTE: The direct clutch in a 48RE transmission
uses 23 single-sided clutch discs.
(17) Assemble and install direct clutch pack on
hub as follows:
(a) Install direct clutch reaction plate on clutch
hub first. Note that one side of reaction plate is
counterbored. Be sure this side faces rearward.
Splines at rear of hub are raised slightly. Counter-
bore in plate fits over raised splines. Plate should
be flush with this end of hub (Fig. 164).
(b) Install first clutch disc with external lugs fol-
lowed by a disc with internal spline teeth. Con-
tinue alternating internal and external discs until
all discs have been installed.
(c) Install pressure plate. This is last clutch pack
item to be installed. Be sure plate is installed with
shoulder side facing upward (Fig. 165).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 48RE
Fig. 164 Correct Position Of Direct
Clutch Reaction Plate
1 - REACTION PLATE COUNTERBORE
2 - DIRECT CLUTCH REACTION PLATE (FLUSH WITH END OF
HUB)
3 - CLUTCH HUB
Fig. 165 Correct Position Of Direct Clutch
1 - DIRECT CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE
2 - CLUTCH PACK
3 - BE SURE SHOULDER SIDE OF PLATE FACES UPWARD
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