Chrysler 300M Service Manual page 1278

LH
INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (Continued)
NOTE: Snap ring ends must be located within one
finger of the input clutch hub. Be sure that snap
ring is fully seated, by pushing with screwdriver,
into snap ring groove all the way around.
(14) Seat tapered snap ring to ensure proper
installation (Fig. 306).
Fig. 306 Seating Tapered Snap Ring
1 - OVERDRIVE/UNDERDRIVE CLUTCHES REACTION PLATE
TAPERED SNAP RING
2 - SCREWDRIVER
(15) Install input clutch assembly to the Input
Clutch Pressure Fixture - Tool 8391 (Fig. 307).
Fig. 307 Input Clutch Assembly on Pressure Fixture
Tool - 8391
1 - INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2 - INPUT CLUTCH PRESSURE FIXTURE - 8391
(16) Set up dial indicator on the UD clutch pack as
shown in (Fig. 308).
Fig. 308 Set Up Dial Indicator to Measure UD Clutch
Clearance
1 - DIAL INDICATOR
2 - UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH
(17) Using moderate pressure, press down and
hold (near indicator) the UD clutch pack with screw-
driver or suitable tool and zero dial indicator (Fig.
309). When releasing pressure on clutch pack, indica-
tor reading should advance 0.005–0.010.
CAUTION: Do not apply more than 30 psi (206 kPa)
to the underdrive clutch pack.
(18) Apply 30 psi (206 kPa) to the underdrive hose
on Tool 8391 and measure UD clutch clearance. Mea-
sure and record UD clutch pack measurement in four
(4) places, 90° apart.
(19) Take average of four measurements and com-
pare with UD clutch pack clearance specification.
Underdrive clutch pack clearance must be 0.94-
1.50 mm (0.037-0.059 in.).
(20) If necessary, select the proper reaction plate
to achieve specifications:
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