Forward Clutch Assembly - Jeep 1979 CJ-5 Technical & Service Manual

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSON 2C-51
transmission build date before ordering a replacement
part. Refer to the transmission serial number stamped
on the ID tag attached to the right-side of the transmis-
sion case. The first two digits of the serial number
denote the build date.
Assembly
(1) Lubricate seals and clutch plates with automatic
transmission fluid before assembly.
(2) Install inner and outer oil seals on clutch piston
with seal lips facing away from spring pockets (fig. 2 0
76).
(3) Install center seal in clutch housing with seal lip
facing upward and toward open end of clutch housing
(fig.2C-77).
(4) Place Seal Protector Tool J-21362 over clutch
hub and install outer clutch Piston Seal Protector Tool
J-21049 in clutch housing. Assemble piston and housing,
and rotate piston in housing until seated (fig. 2C-78).
(5) Install 16 clutch release springs in piston pock-
ets, and place spring retainer over springs.
NOTE: Be sure the clutch release springs are straight.
If necessary, straighten the springs using small
screwdriver.
Fig. 2C-78 Forward Clutch Piston Installation
(6) Compress springs using Clutch Spring Com-
pressor J-25148 and arbor press and install spring re-
tainer-to-piston snap ring.
(7) Press short-spline end of turbine shaft into for-
ward clutch housing using arbor press if shaft was
removed.
(8) Place thrust washers on forward clutch hub. Be
sure bronze washer is installed on side of hub facing
forward clutch housing. Use petroleum jelly to retain
washers.
(9) Install hub and washers in clutch housing (fig.
2C-79).
(10) Install four composition-faced, three flat steel,
and one waved steel clutch plate (plate with U-notches)
in clutch housing. Install waved steel plate first, then
alternately install composition-faced plates and flat
steel plates (fig. 2C-80 and 2C-81).
Fig. 2C-79 Forward Clutch Hub and Washer Installation
CAUTION: Do not confuse the flat steel clutch plate
(plate with V-notch) with the waved steel clutch plate
(plate with U-notch) (fig. 2C-82).
NOTE: Radially grooved composition-faced clutch
plates are installed at the factory only. All service com-
position-faced plates have a smooth surface
configuration.
(11) Install direct clutch hub in clutch housing and
install retaining snap ring (fig. 2C-73).
(12) Install forward clutch assembly on delivery
sleeve of oil pump, and apply compressed air to check
clutch operation (fig. 2C-83).