Installing Direct Clutch Drum Bushing; Removing Forward Clutch Retaining R'ing And Pressure Plate; Installing Direct Clutch Piston Assembly; Removing Forward Clutch Plates - Pontiac Grand Prix Service Manual

TURBO HYDRA-MATIC TRANSMISSION M-38
7G-3
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Fig. 7G-73 Installing Direct Clutch Drum Bushing
5.
Remove inner and outer seals from forward clutch
piston (Fig. 76-78).
6.
If required, remove input shaft from forward clutch
drum, using a ram press or arbor press.
INSPECTION (Fig. 76-79)
1. Wash all parts in cleaning solvent, blow out all oil
passages and air dry.
2. Inspect drive and driven clutch plates for signs of
burning, scoring or wear.
3.
Inspect all springs for collapsed coils or signs of
distortion.
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PRESSURE PLATE
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Fig. 76-75 Removing Forward Clutch Retaining R'ing
and Pressure Plate
4. Inspect piston for cracks.
5.
Inspect clutch drum for wear, scoring, cracks, proper
opening of oil passages and free operation of ball
check (Fig. 7G-80).
6.
Inspect input shaft for:
a. Open lubrication passages at each end.
b. Damage to splines or shaft.
c. Damage to ground bushing journals.
d. Cracks or distortion of shaft.
Fig. 76-74 Installing Direct Clutch Piston Assembly
Fig. 7G.76 Removing Forward Clutch Plates