Opel 1900 1973, Service Manual

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1973 OPEL SERVICE MANUAL
26. Align third clutch composition plates and install
third clutch hub to index with the third clutch plate
Input sprag, race, and retainer assembly
must also spline into third clutch drum. See Figure
AND INPUT SPRAG
Inspection and Reassembly of
Carrier
1. Inspect the planetary carrier and output shaft for
distortion or damage.
2. Inspect the planetary pinions for excessive wear or
damage, such as chipped teeth.
3. Check the end clearance of all planetary pinions
with feeler gauge at points “A” “B”. Clearance
should be between
and See Figure
184.
Figure
27. Compress retaining ring and seat input sprag
assembly into third clutch drum.
28. Air check the 3rd clutch piston assembly. See
Figure
183.
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Figure
Figure
4. Replace entire assembly if damage or excessive
wear is noted.
5. Tighten planetary carrier lock plate retaining
screws to 20-35 lbs. in.
Disassembly, Inspection and Reassembly of
Reaction Sun Gear and Drum
1. Inspect reaction sun gear for chipped or nicked
teeth and inspect sun gear for scoring. If necessary,
replace entire assembly.
2. Inspect reaction sun gear, drum, and bushing.
3. If necessary to replace bushing, use a chisel such
as tool J-8400-1. Remove bushing from sun gear
drum at bushing joint. See Figure
4. Thoroughly clean drum. Install new bushing using
installer tool J-23130-2 with driver handle 8092.
Bushing should be installed flush with rear face of
sun gear drum hub. See Figure