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Tools Required

J 33381-A Final Drive Remover and Installer


    Object Number: 10544  Size: SH
  1. Adjust the collar on tool J 33381-A to the 4T60-E CLUTCH & DRUM setting. Make sure that the threaded rod is fully loosened.

  2. Object Number: 10545  Size: SH
  3. Install J 33381-A into the second clutch housing assembly (617).
  4. Tighten the threaded rod of J 33381-A until the rod is finger tight.
  5. Lift up J 33381-A with the second clutch (617) and the input clutch assemblies (632) attached. The sprag clutch assemblies will also be attached.
  6. Place the complete assembly on the bench.
  7. Loosen the threaded rod of J 33381-A .
  8. Remove J 33381-A from the assembly.

  9. Object Number: 10548  Size: SH
  10. Lift the second clutch housing assembly (617) off of the input clutch housing.
  11. Remove the input clutch housing thrust bearing (629) from the input housing.
  12. Remove the selective thrust washer (630) from the input clutch housing.