Forward Clutch Wave Plate Change - ATSG AXOD Update Handbook

FORWARD CLUTCH WAVE PLATE CHANGE

CHANGE: The Forward Clutch Wave Plate has been changed three times since the transaxle was introduced
in model year 1986.
REASON: To help improve garage shift engagements and to help improve t he 4-2 and 3-2 forced downshifts.
PARTS AFFECTED:
(1) FORWARD CLUTCH WAVE PLATE:
1ST DESIGN - Has 4 external teeth, an inside diameter of 4.715", material thickness of .062", and
was used from 1986-1988. Refer to Figure 54.
2ND DESIGN - Has 21 external teeth, inside diameter of 4.730", material thickness of .075",
identified with letter "X" stamped on 1 tooth, and was used from 1989-1991. (See Figure 55).
3RD DESIGN - Has 21 external teeth, inside diameter of 4.930", material thickness of .083",
identified with letter "A" stamped on 1 tooth, used in 1992 and later models. (See Figure 56).
INTERCHANGEABILITY:
The 2nd design forward clutch wave plate will retro-fit back to all previous models and is the
recommended wave plate for the AXOD transaxle.
The 3rd design forward clutch wave plate was associated with a change in the entire forward clutch
pack and should be used Only with the later design forward clutch pack, which are a larger inside
diameter.
SERVICE INFORMATION:
Forward Clutch Wave Plate (1st Design) ........................................................... E6DZ-7E085-B
Forward Clutch Wave Plate (1st Design) ........................................................... F0DZ-7E085-A
Forward Clutch Wave Plate (1st Design) ........................................................... F2DZ-7E085-A
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