Opel 1900 1973, Service Manual, Page: 474 / 625

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
12. Inspect the piston return springs. Evidence of
extreme heat or burning in the area of the clutch may
have caused the springs to take a heat set and
would
justify replacement of the springs.
Figure
13. Inspect second clutch hub bushing for scoring or
wear.
14. If necessary, remove second clutch hub bushing
using remover and installer J-23130-6 with driver
handle J-8092. See Figure
P-J-6092
SECOND CLUTCH
DRUM
Figure
15. Clean in solvent to remove any foreign matter.
Install new second clutch hub bushing using tool
23 130-6 and driver handle J-8092. Bushing must be
driven in until tool bottoms on bench. See Figure
164.
16. To install second clutch piston into second clutch
drum, use installer tool J-23080 so as not to damage
lip seal. See Figure Use liberal amount of
transmission fluid for ease of installation and to pre-
vent seal damage.
SECOND CLUTCH D R U M
Figure
17. Remove second clutch piston and seal installer
J-23080.
18. Install 22 springs and retaining seat on second
clutch piston.
19. Using spring compressor tool J-2590-12 with
adapter J-21420-1 on retaining seat, compress sec-
ond clutch piston return springs. Care should be
taken so that retainer does not catch in snap ring
groove and damage retainer.
20. Install snap ring with snap ring pliers such as
8059.
21. Install bronze thrust washer so that the tang seats
in the slot of the
second
clutch hub. Secure with
petroleum jelly (unmedicated).
22. Inspect condition of composition and steel plates.
Do not diagnose a composition drive plate by
A. Dry composition plates with compressed air and
inspect the composition surface for:
1. Pitting and flaking
2. Wear
3. Glazing