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A/T Clutch Inspection




A/T Clutch Inspection

1. Inspect the clutch pistons and clutch piston check valves (A).

2. If the clutch piston check valve is loose or damaged, replace the clutch piston.

3. Check the spring retainer for wear and damage.

4. If the spring retainer is worn or damaged, replace it.

5. Inspect the clutch discs, clutch plates, and clutch end plate for wear, damage, and discoloration.









6. If the clutch discs are worn or damaged, replace them as a set. If the clutch discs are replaced, inspect the clearance between the clutch end-plate and the disc.

7. If any plate is worn, damaged, or discolored, replace the damaged plate with a new plate, and inspect the other wave-plates for a phase difference. If the clutch plate is replaced, inspect the clearance between the clutch end-plate and the disc.

8. If the clutch end plate is worn, damaged, or discolored, inspect the clutch end-plate disc clearance, then replace the clutch end plate.