Chevrolet 1977 10 Series, Repair Manual, Page: 263 / 468

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(200)7A-27
Fig. 7A-1 1 0 A - F o r w a r d Clu tch A s s e m b ly - Ex p lo d e d V ie w
6. Remove the clutch plates from the forward clutch
housing and keep them separated from the direct clutch
plates. (See Clutch Plate Usage C hart Fig. 7A-82A).
7. Inspect composition-faced and steel clutch plates for
signs of wear or burning.
Fig. 7A-1 1 1 A - R e m o v in g or I n s t a ll in g F o r w a r d C lu tc h to
D ir e c t C lu tch T h r u s t W a s h e r
8. Inspect backing plate for scratches or damage.
9. Using tools J-25018, -25024 and J-23327, compress
retainer and spring assembly and remove snap ring (Fig.
7A-113A). An arbor press and tools J-25018 and J-23327-1
can be used to compress the retainer and spring assembly.
10. Remove J-23327-1, J-25024 and J-25018.
11. Remove retainer and spring assembly from
housing.
12. Inspect release spring retainer for distortion.
13. Inspect release springs for being collapsed.
14. Remove forw ard clutch piston.
15. Remove forward clutch outer and inner piston seals
and discard (Figs. 7A-114A and 7A-115A).
16. Do not remove the clutch apply ring from the
piston unless the piston or apply ring requires replacement.
17. Inspect the forward clutch piston and clutch apply
ring assembly for cracks or damage.
N O TE: The apply ring is identified by a num ber
located on the apply ring, as follows:
Models CN, CU, CX and CZ are identified by No. 0.
Models CD, CE, C R and CY are identified by No. 8.
18. Inspect forward clutch housing for cracks, opened
oil passages or other damage (Fig. 7A-116A).
THRUST
WASHER
FORWARD
CLUTCH
ASSEMBLY
SNAP
RING
CLUTCH
BACKING
PLATE
FORWARD
CLUTCH
ASSEMBLY
SNAP
R IN G
J-25024
J-23327-1
J-25018
F O R W A R D >
C LU T C H
H O U SING
Fig. 7A-1 1 2A --R em ovin g or I n s ta ll in g Sn a p Ring f r o m Fig. 7A-1 1 3 A ~ R e m o v in g o r In s t a ll in g F o r w a r d Clu tc h Release
F o r w a r d Clu tch H o u sin g S p r in g S n a p Ring