Chevrolet Chevelle 1977 Repair Manual page 346

(400)7A-26
Fig. 7 A -8 2 C ~ R e m o v in g T u r b in e Sh a ft from F orw a rd Clutch
H ousin g
5. If necessary place forward clutch and turbine shaft
in arbor press and remove turbine shaft (Fig. 7A-82C).
6. Using J-4670 clutch spring compressor in arbor press
with A dapter J-2 1664, compress spring retainer and remove
snap ring (Fig. 7A-83C).
7. Remove spring retainer and sixteen (16) clutch release
springs.
NOTE:
Keep springs separate from direct clutch release
springs.
Fig. 7A-83C~Removing Forward Clutch Spring Retaining Snap
OVERHAUL MANUAL
BOLT
TURBINE SHAFT
J -4 6 7 0
Ring
FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON
CLUTCH OUTER SEAL
Fig. 7 A-84C--Rem oving F o rw a rd C lu tch Piston O uter Seal
8. Remove forward clutch piston.
9. Remove inner and outer clutch piston seals (Fig. 7A-
84C).
10. Remove center piston seal from forward clutch
housing (Fig. 7A-85C).
Inspection
1. Inspect composition-faced and steel clutch plates for
signs of burning, scoring or wear.
2. Inspect sixteen (16) springs for collapsed coils or signs
of distortion.
3. Inspect clutch hubs for worn splines, proper
lubrication holes or scored thrust faces.
4. Inspect piston for cracks.
5. Inspect clutch housing for wear, scoring, open oil
passages and free operation of ball check.
6. Inspect turbine shaft.
a. Inspect for open lubrication passages at each end.
b. Inspect splines for damage.
c. Inspect ground bushing journals for damage.
d. Inspect shaft for cracks or distortion.
^ FO R W A R D CLUTCH H O U S IN G
Fig. 7A-85C--Removing Forward Clutch Center Seal
CLUTCH CENTER SEAL