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A U T O M A T IC T R A N S M IS S IO N S (4 0 0 )7 A -37
CENTER SUPPORT
& RACE ASSEMBLY
INTERMEDIATE
CLUTC
Inspection (Fig. 7 A -1 1 8 C )
1. Inspect roller clutch inner race for scratches or
indentations. Be sure lubrication h ole is open. Be sure
constant bleed plug orifice, (approx. .020 dia.), is open (Fig.
7A -47C ).
2. Inspect bushing for scoring, w ear or galling. I f
replacem ent is necessary, proceed as follow s:
a. U sing T ool J -2 1465-6 w ith D river H andle J-8092
rem ove bushing.
b. From front side o f center support, align elongated
slot in the bushing w ith drilled h ole in the oil delivery sleeve
closest to the piston. U sing T ool J -2 1465-6 and D river
H andle J-8092, drive bushing squarely into the bore until
the bushing is flush to .010" below top o f oil delivery sleeve.
3. C heck oil ring grooves and oil rings for damage.
4. A ir check oil passages to be sure they are not inter­
connected.
5. Inspect piston sealing surfaces for scratches.
Fig . 7 A - 1 1 7 C - R e m o v i n g I n t e r m e d i a t e C l u t c h P i s t o n
^ Inspect piston seal grooves for nicks or Other
damage.
7. Inspect piston for cracks.
8. Inspect release springs for distortion.
9. Inspect support to case for burrs or raised edges. I f
present, rem ove w ith a stone or fine sandpaper.
ROLLER
ASSEMBLY
CENTER SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH
INNER SEAL
INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH
RELEASE SPRINGS
TEFLON OIL
SEAL R IN G S
THRUST WASHER
X
INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH
OUTER SEAL
SUPPORT TO
CASE SPACER
X
INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH
SPRING RETAINER
INTERMEDIATE
CLUTCH PISTO N
INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH
SPRING G UIDE
Fig. 7A-1 18 C -C e nter Sup po rt A ssem b ly -E x p lo d ed V ie w