Direct Clutch - Intermediate Roller Clutch Inspection And Assembly - Jeep 1979 CJ-5 Technical & Service Manual

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Fig. 2C-86 Direct Clutch Snap Ring Removal
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Fig. 2C-87 Direct Clutch Housing Assembly
Fig. 2C-88 Direct Clutch Piston Removal
NOTE: Production-bullt transmissions use a direct
clutch piston without a check ball The forward and
direct clutch pistons are similar in appearance. Be sure
the direct clutch piston is identified during disassembly
so it will be installed correctly. The service replacement
direct clutch piston contains a check ball. Also, the pro-
duction-built direct clutch piston will be aluminum or
stamped steel.
(7) Remove outer seal and inner seal from piston
(fig. 2C-85).
(8) Remove center seal from direct clutch housing.
Inspection
Inspect the roller clutch for damaged rollers and in-
spect the inner cam and outer races (inner cam on clutch
housing) for scratches or wear.
Inspect the direct clutch housing for cracks, wear,
restricted oil passages, or wear of the clutch plate drive
lugs.
Inspect the composition-faced and steel plates for
signs of wear or burning. Inspect the backing plate for
scratches or other damage. Inspect the piston for cracks
and for free operation of the check ball. Inspect the
springs for distortion or signs of collapse.
NOTE: If one or more of these springs require replace-
ment, discard all of them and install 16 service replace-
ment springs.
Assembly
(1) Lubricate seals and clutch plates using trans-
mission fluid.
CAUTION: Be sure the clutch piston is equipped with
a check ball.
(2) Install inner seal on piston with lip of seal facing
away from spring pockets (fig. 2C-89).
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Fig. 2C-89 Direct Clutch Piston Inner Seal Installation
(3) Install outer seal on piston with lip facing away
from spring pocket (fig. 2C-90).
(4) Install center seal in clutch housing with lip of
seal facing upward (fig. 2C-91).