Chrysler DODGE D150 1993 Service Manual page 1214

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TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL-3IRH/37RH 21 - 213
Fig. 72 Rear Clutch C
Also check action of the retainer check ball. The ball
must move freely and not stick.
Inspect the piston and retainer seal surfaces for
nicks or scratches. Minor scratches can be removed
with crocus cloth. However, replace the piston and/or
retainer if the seal surfaces are seriously damaged.
Check thrust washer condition. Washer thickness
should be 1.55 to 1.60 m m (0.061 to 0.063 in.). Re­
place the washer if worn or damaged.
Check condition of the two seal rings on t h e input
shaft and the single seal ring on the piston retainer.
Replace t h e seal rings if worn or damaged.
Check the input shaft for wear, or damage. Replace
the shaft if worn, scored or damaged in any way.
ASSEMBLING REAR CLUTCH (FIG. 72)
(1) Soak clutch discs in transmission fluid.
(2) Install new seal rings on input shaft and piston
retainer (Fig. 73).
(3) Press input shaft into retainer. Secure shaft
with snap ring. Use new snap ring if old one is dis­
torted, or damaged.
(4) Install new seals on clutch piston. Lubricate
piston seals with Ru-Glyde, or Door Ease. Be sure
seal lips face input shaft.
(5) Install clutch piston in retainer. Use twisting
motion to seat piston in retainer. D o not p u s h pis­
ton straight in. This could distort seals causing
leakage a n d clutch slip.
(6) Install thrust washer on retainer (Fig. 72). Use
petroleum jelly to hold thrust washer in place.
(7) Install assembled piston retainer in clutch re­
tainer (Fig. 72).
-36RH/37RH
Fig. 73 Input Shaft And Retainer Seal Ring
Locations-36RH/37RH
(8) Install piston spring, spacer ring and wave
spring in clutch retainer. Be sure wave spring is
fully seated. Tap spring into place if necessary.
(9) Lubricate clutch plates with transmission fluid.
(10) Install inner pressure plate.
(11) Install first clutch disc followed by a steel
plate until all discs and plates are installed.
(12) Install outer pressure plate and snap ring.
(13) Check clutch pack clearance with feeler gauge
(Fig. 74). Clearance should be 0.63 to 1.14 m m (0.025
to 0.045 in.). A low limit clearance is preferred.
(14) If clutch pack clearance is incorrect, clutch
pack snap ring, pressure plate, steel plates and discs
will have to be replaced.