Chevrolet 1977 Monte Carlo, Repair Manual

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A U T O M A T IC T R A N S M IS S IO N (350)7A -23
.0 20" PIANO WIRE CRIMPED
I N T O COPPER T U B IN G
DIRECT CLU TC H H O U S I N G
Fi g . 7 A - 7 6 B ~ R e m o v i n g D i r e c t C l u t c h O u t e r a n d I n n e r S e a l s
9. R em ove direct clutch piston outer seal and inner seal
(fig. 7A -76B ).
10. R em ove direct clutch piston center seal from drum
(fig. 7A -77B ).
Inspection
1. Inspect drive and driven clutch plates for signs o f
burning, scoring or wear.
2. Inspect seventeen (17) springs for collapsed coils or
signs o f distortion.
3. Inspect piston for cracks.
4. Inspect clutch housing for wear, scoring, open oil
passages and free operation o f ball check.
5. Inspect roller clutch inner and outer race for
scratches or indentations.
Fi g. 7 A - 7 8 B - l n s t a l l i n g D i r e c t C l u t c h P i s t o n
6. Inspect roller cage for wear and roller springs for
distortion.
Reassembly
1. Install new direct clutch piston outer seal and inner
seals.
2. Install new direct clutch piston center seal on drum
w ith lip facing upward.
3. Install direct clutch piston into housing w ith aid o f
a feeler gage or a piece o f .020" piano w ire crim ped into
copper tubing (fig. 7A -78B ).
4. Install seventeen (17) clutch return coil springs.
5. Install piston return spring seat. C om press spring
seat with tool J-23327 and install retaining ring (fig. 7A -
79B).
Fig. 7A-77B--Removing Direct Clutch Piston Center Seal
Fi g. 7 A - 7 9 B - l n s t a l l i n g D i r e c t C l u t c h S p r i n g s , S p r i n g S e a t a n d
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