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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1996 🢒 Lumina 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transaxle - 4T60-E 🢒 Input and Third Sprag Clutches Assemble

Tools Required

J 41022-A Spiral Snap Ring Installer


    Object Number: 10627 Size: SH
  1. Inspect the outer races of the input sprag (653) and third sprag (665) for the following:
    2. • Worn or damaged splines
    • Scoring on the inside diameter of the races
    • Wear or cracks
  2. Inspect the sprag elements for flat spots.
  3. Inspect the cage assemblies (720, 722) for distortion or broken ribbon tabs.
  4. Inspect the end bearings (719) and the center bearing (721) for cracks.

    5. Object Number: 10628 Size: SH
  5. Inspect the input sun gear spacer (667) for the following:
    6. • Worn or damaged splines
    • Wear or cracks
  6. Inspect the input sun gear (668) for the following:
    7. • Worn or damaged splines
    • Plugged lube holes or cracks

    Object Number: 10629 Size: SH
  7. Position the input clutch sprag on a suitable flat work surface with the lip facing downwards.
  8. Insert the end bearing (719) for the input and third clutch sprag into the outer race (665).
  9. Insert the input sprag assembly (722) into the outer race (665).

    10. Object Number: 10630 Size: SH
  10. Position the third clutch sprag outer race (653) on a suitable flat work surface with the lube dam side facing down.

    11. Important: The lip on the third sprag must be in the up position.

  11. Insert the center bearing (721) of the input and third clutch sprag into the third clutch.

    12. Important: The lip on the sprag cage must be in the up position.

  12. Install the third sprag assembly (720) into the third clutch outer race (653).
  13. Insert the end bearing (719) into the third clutch outer race.

    14. Object Number: 10631 Size: SH
  14. Install the input sprag assembly (665) onto the inner race (661) of the input and third clutch sprag.
  15. Install the third sprag assembly (653) onto the inner race (661).
  16. Affix the retainer (718) onto the third clutch sprag outer race.

    17. Object Number: 10632 Size: SH

    Important: Use new snap rings. Do not attempt to reinstall old rings.

    Important: Be sure that you seat the spiral snap ring in the groove on the inner race. The tabs and the slots on the snap ring must lock.

  17. Attach J 41022-A to an arbor press. Use this tool combination and a small flat blade screwdriver in order to install the snap ring (717) onto the input clutch sprag.

    18. Object Number: 10633 Size: SH
  18. Assemble the spacer (667) onto the input sun gear (668).
  19. Assemble the input and third sprag clutch assemblies (665, 653) onto the input sun gear (668).