Chevrolet Chevelle 1977 Repair Manual page 370

(400)7A-50
Fig. 7A-1 C ~ ln s ta llin g D ire c t C lu tch A ss e m b ly
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17. W ith converter end of transmission up, carefully
install direct clutch and intermediate roller assembly. It will
be necessary to shake and slightly twist housing to allow
roller outer race to index with composition plates. Housing
hub will bottom on sun gear shaft (Fig. 7A-166C).
NOTE:
First visually line up the interm ediate clutch
drive lugs, one above the other to help engagement of
housing hub splines. It also may be helpful to remove
the direct clutch plates while installing housing.
18. Install forward clutch hub to direct clutch housing
thrust washer on forward clutch hub, if not already installed.
Retain with petrolatum.
19. Install forward clutch assembly and turbine shaft;
indexing direct clutch hub so end of mainshaft will bottom
on end of forward clutch hub. When forward clutch is seated
it will be approximately 1-1/4" from pump face in case (Fig.
7A-167C).
Fig. 7A-1 67C--Installing Forward Clutch Assembly and Turbine
OVERHAUL MANUAL
Shaft
Fig. 7A-1 C— In s ta llin g Pum p Seal
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20. Install pump assembly and gasket.
NOTE:
If turbine shaft cannot be rotated as pump is
being pulled into place, forward or direct clutch housing
have not been properly installed to index with all clutch
plates. This condition must be corrected before pump is
pulled fully into place.
21. Install all but one pump attaching bolts and seals.
Torque to 18 ft. lbs. (See Figure 7A-169C for location of
omitted bolt.)
22. If necessary to install a new front seal, use a non­
hardening sealer on outside of seal body; and using Tool J-
21359, drive seal in place (Fig. 7A-168C).
23. Check front unit end play as follows (Fig. 7A-169C).
a. Install a 3/8"-16 threaded bolt or a Slide Hammer
Bolt J-9539 into bolt hole in pump.
DIAL
INDICATOR
J-8001
Fig. 7A-169C--Checking Front Unit End Play
RONT SEA