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Input Clutch Assembly

NOTE: If the input clutch assembly is being reconditioned (clutch/seal replacement) or replaced, it is necessary to perform the Quick Learn Procedure using the scan tool. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Fig 1: Identifying Underdrive, Overdrive And Reverse Clutch Components
GC0005280Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1 - THRUST BEARING NUMBER 3 10 - SNAP-RING (SELECT)
2 - OD HUB/SHAFT 11 - PLATE
3 - SNAP-RING (WAVE) 12 - DISC
4 - REV/OD REACTION PLATE 13 - OD CLUTCH
5 - THRUST BEARING NUMBER 4 14 - SNAP-RING (TAPERED)
6 - SNAP-RING (FLAT) 15 - UD/OD REACTION PLATE
7 - REVERSE HUB/SHAFT 16 - SNAP-RING (FLAT)
8 - REVERSE CLUTCH 17 - UD HUB/SHAFT
9 - REVERSE REACTION PLATE 18 - THRUST BEARING NUMBER 2
  1. Remove the reverse reaction plate selective snap-ring (10) from the input clutch retainer. See Fig 1.
  2. Remove the reverse reaction plate (9) from the input clutch retainer.
  3. Remove the reverse hub (7) and reverse clutch pack (8) from the input clutch retainer.
  4. Remove the number 4 thrust bearing (5) from the overdrive hub (2).
  5. Remove the overdrive hub (2) from the input clutch retainer. See Fig 1.
  6. Remove the number 3 thrust bearing (1) from the underdrive hub (17).
  7. Remove the OD/reverse pressure plate snap-ring (6) from the from the OD/reverse piston.
  8. Remove the underdrive hub (17), overdrive clutch (13), and overdrive reaction plate (15) from the input clutch retainer. See Fig 1.
    NOTE: The overdrive friction discs and steel discs are thicker than the matching components in the underdrive and reverse clutches.
  9. Remove the number 2 thrust bearing (18) from the input clutch hub.
  10. Remove the overdrive clutch wave snap-ring (3) from the from the OD/reverse piston.
  11. Remove the UD/OD reaction plate tapered snap-ring (14) from the input clutch retainer (13).
  12. Remove the UD/OD reaction plate (15) from the input clutch retainer.
  13. Remove the UD/OD reaction plate flat snap-ring (16) from the input clutch retainer. See Fig 1.
    Fig 2: Identifying Underdrive, Overdrive And Reverse Clutch Components
    GC0005279Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1 - INPUT CLUTCH HUB 11 - UD CLUTCH
    2 - O-RING SEALS 12 - PLATE
    3 - SEAL 13 - CLUTCH RETAINER
    4 - SNAP-RING 14 - SEAL
    5 - SNAP-RING 15 - OD/REV PISTON
    6 - UD BALANCE PISTON 16 - BELLEVILLE SPRING
    7 - SNAP-RING 17 - SNAP-RING
    8 - UD PISTON 18 - SEAL RINGS
    9 - SPRING 19 - INPUT SHAFT
    10 - DISC 20 - LUBRICATION CHECK VALVE AND SNAP-RING
  14. Remove the underdrive clutch pack (11) from the input clutch retainer (13). See Fig 2.
    Fig 3: Compressing UD/OD Balance Piston Using Tool 8251
    GC0005281Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1 - PRESS
    2 - TOOL 8251
    3 - BALANCE PISTON
  15. Using Spring Compressor 8251 (2), compress the UD balance piston (3) and remove the snap-ring from the input clutch hub. See Fig 3.
    Fig 4: Identifying Underdrive, Overdrive And Reverse Clutch Components
    GC0005279Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1 - INPUT CLUTCH HUB 11 - UD CLUTCH
    2 - O-RING SEALS 12 - PLATE
    3 - SEAL 13 - CLUTCH RETAINER
    4 - SNAP-RING 14 - SEAL
    5 - SNAP-RING 15 - OD/REV PISTON
    6 - UD BALANCE PISTON 16 - BELLEVILLE SPRING
    7 - SNAP-RING 17 - SNAP-RING
    8 - UD PISTON 18 - SEAL RINGS
    9 - SPRING 19 - INPUT SHAFT
    10 - DISC 20 - LUBRICATION CHECK VALVE AND SNAP-RING
  16. Remove the UD balance piston (6) and piston return spring (9) from the input clutch retainer (13). See Fig 4.
  17. Remove the underdrive piston (8) from the input clutch retainer (13). See Fig 4.
    NOTE: Both the UD balance piston and the underdrive piston have seals molded onto them. If the seal is damaged, do not attempt to install a new seal onto the piston. The piston/seal must be replaced as an assembly.
  18. Remove the input clutch retainer tapered snap-ring (5).
  19. Separate input clutch retainer (13) from input clutch hub (1).
  20. Separate OD/reverse piston (15) from input clutch hub retainer (13).
    Fig 5: OD/Reverse Return Spring
    GC0051684Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1 - ARBOR PRESS
    2 - TOOL 8349-1
    3 - OD / REVERSE PISTON
  21. Using Arbor Press (1) and tool 8349-1 (2) compress the OD / Reverse Belleville spring just enough to remove the snap ring.
  22. Remove the Belleville spring and snap ring from the OD / Reverse piston (3).
  23. Remove all seals and o-rings from the input shaft and input hub. The o-rings on the input hub are color coded. Be sure to make note of which o-ring belongs in which location.
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