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(b) Using two small screw drivers, lift the pres-
sure plate and release it.
(c) Zero the dial indicator.
(d) Lift the pressure plate until it contacts the
snap-ring and record the dial indicator reading.
Clearance should be 0.64 - 1.14 mm (0.025 - 0.045
in.). If clearance is incorrect, steel plates, discs, selec-
tive snap ring and pressure plates may have to be
changed.
The selective snap ring thicknesses are:
•
.107–.109 in.
•
.098–.100 in.
•
.095–.097 in.
•
.083–.085 in.
•
.076–.078 in.
•
.071–.073 in.
•
.060–.062 in.
(16) Coat rear clutch thrust washer with petro-
leum jelly and install washer over input shaft and
into clutch retainer (Fig. 144). Use enough petroleum
jelly to hold washer in place.
PLANETARY GEARTRAIN/OUTPUT SHAFT
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove planetary snap ring (Fig. 145).
(2) Remove front annulus and planetary assembly
from driving shell (Fig. 145).
(3) Remove snap ring that retains front planetary
gear in annulus gear (Fig. 146).
(4) Remove tabbed thrust washer and tabbed
thrust plate from hub of front annulus (Fig. 147).
Fig. 143 Checking Rear Clutch Pack Clearance
Fig. 144 Installing Rear Clutch Thrust Washer
Fig. 145 Front Annulus And Planetary Assembly
Removal
Fig. 146 Front Planetary Snap Ring Removal
TJ
TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)