CHEVROLET AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS

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1. Transm luion Housi ng 33. Rear Oil Pump Body 65 . Clutch Driven Plates
2. Converter Cover "O" Ring Seol 34. Rear Bearing locating Front Snap Ring 66. Clutch Piston
3. Turbine Auembly 35. Transmiuion Rear Bearing Auembly 67. Clutch Pisfon Outer Seal
4. Stator Auembly 36. Transmission Rear Bearing Retainer 68. Clutch Drum Thrust Washer
5. Converter Housing & Pump Assembly 37. Rear Bearing locating Rear Snap Ring 69. Converter Hous ing to Transmission Case
6. Converter Pump 38. Transmission Extension " O" Ring Seal Attaching Screw
7. Converter Pump Thrust Wosher 39. Tronsmiuion Extension 70. Converter Hous ing to Transmission Case
8. Front Oil Pump Bady O il Seal 40. Speedometer Drive Gear Attaching Screw lockwasher
9. Frant Oil Pump Body 41 . Speedometer Driven Gear 71. Converter Ho~sing Dowel Pin
10. Front Oil Pump Body " O " Ring Seal 42. Transmission Extension lushing 72. Transmission Housing Drain Plug
11. Stator Support 43. Tronsmiuion Extension Oil Seal 73. Tran,miuion Case Gasket
12. Transmiss ion Valve Body 44 . Tran,miuion Rear Bearing Retainer Screw 74 . Front Oil Pump Driven Gear
13. Input Shaft O i l Seal Ring 45. Transmission Rear Bearing Relainer Screw 75. Front Oil Pump Dr ive Gear
14. Clutch Drum Oil Seal Rings Lockwosher 76. Transmission Housing Converter Drain Plug
15: Clutch Relief Valve Ball 46. Rear Oil Pump Drive Gear Drive Pin 77. Converter Housing Drain Plug
16. low Brake Band 47. Rear Oil Pump Assembly Attaching Screw 78. Converter Pump Housing Bolt
17. Clutch Drum 48. Rear Oil Pump Drive Gear 79. Converter Pump Housing Nut
18. Cl utc h Piston Inner Seal 49. Rear Oil Pump Driven Gear 80. Over-run Cam Retain ing Rings
19. Clutch Hub 50. Governor Drive Gear 81. Over-run Cam Thrust Washer
20. Clutch Hub Thrust Washer 51. Governor Driven Gear 82 . Over-run Cam Roller & Spring Retainer
21 , Low Sun Gear & Clutch Flange Auembly 52. Transm ission Case Bushing 83. Over-run Cam Rollftf'
22. Park ing lock Gear 53. Reverse Drum Thrust Washer 84'. Stator Race
23 . Planet Short Pinion 54. Planet long Pinion 85 . Converter Cover Hub Bushing
24. Planet Reverse Sun Gear 55. Reverse Band lever & link Assembly 86. Input Shaft Stop Ring
25. Planet Raverse Sun Gear Thrust Wosher 56. low Sun Gear Thrust Washer 87. Input Shaft
26. Planet Car ri er 57. Planet Pin ion Shaft lock Plate 88. Turb ine Thrust Washer
27. Reverse Broke Bond 58. Reverse Drum & Ring Gear 89. Over-run Cam Roller Guide
28. Output Shoft 59. Clutch Flange Retainer 90. Over-run Cam Roller Spring
29. Transmission Cose ~O. Clutch Flange Retainer Ring 91. Stator Thrust Washers
30. Rear Oil Pump Gasket 61. Clutch Spring Seat 92. Converter Cover Assembly
31. Rear Oil Pump Cov•r to Body Attaching 62. Clutch Spring Snap Ring 93. Flywheel to Transmiuion Anchor Nut
Screw 63. Clutch Spring
32. Rear Oil Pump Cover 64 . Clutch Drive Plates

Fig. I-Cutaway View of Powerglide Transm ission

APPLICATION-CAST IRON-POWERGLIDE (A) CHEVROLET, 1960-62

CORVETTE, 1960-61
 TYPE "A" (IRON) POWERGLIDE

DIAGNOSIS
TRANSMISSION-AUTOMATIC-CHEVROLET POWERGLIDE <IRON) "A"
This diagnosis guide covers the check are listed in the sequence to be for the particular transmission type.
most common symptoms and is an aid followed for quickest results. Thus As the trouble is located the remain-
to careful diagnosis. The items to follow the checks in the order given ing checks will be unnecessary.

Items to Check
TROUBLE SYMPTOMS In Car I Out of Car

EXCESSIVE SLIP IN ALL RANGES ABC abed

EXCESSIVE SLIPPAGE IN DRIVE RANGE B eghib
EXCESSIVE SLIPPAGE IN LOW RANGE BE ibjke
EXCESSIVE SLIPPAGE IN REVERSE RANGE BE lkmb
CAR CREEPS FORWARD IN NEUTRAL BG enbo
CAR CREEPS FORWARD IN REVERSE RANGE B
CAR CREEPS BACKWARD IN LOW RANGE B
CAR WILL NOT MOVE; REAR WHEELS LOCKED pq
CAR WILL NOT MOVE AFTER LONG REVERSE; REAR WHEELS FREE RS
ROUGH SHIFT, LOW TO DRIVE, WHILE IN MOTION GE ex
ENGINE SPEEDS UP SHIFTING LOW TO DRIVE IN MOTION AGE et
SHIFT DRIVE TO LOW ABNORMALLY ROUGH GE k
t SHIFT NEUTRAL TO REVERSE ABNORMALLY ROUGH HEFI ku
CHATTER STARTING IN LOW G ehij
CHATTER SiARTING IN DRIVE FG jl
CHATTER STARTING JN REVERSE F lvw
DRAG OR JERKY REVERSE G eh
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION axh
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION JKLEAC y
NOISES MA zwp
HARD SHIFT, DRIVE TO LOW OR LOW TO DRIVE RANGE f
SLIP OR CHATTER IN LOW RANGE
UNABLE TO SHIFT TO REVERSE WITH ENGINE RUNNING k
CAR WILL NOT MOVE-REAR WHEELS FREE-TRANSMISSION HOT ALG e

UPSHIFT SQUAK OR GRUNT e

Key to Checks
A. Oil Level K. U Joint Seals g. Clutch Piston Seals q. Broken Transmission Parts
B. Linkage Adjustment L. Oil Cooler or Lines h. Clutch Release Valve r. Rear Pump
C. Oil Suction Tube or Screen M. Make Pressure Check i. Low Servo Leaks s. Front Pump Prime Loss
D. Throttle Valve Adjustment N. Aerated Oil j. Low Band or Drum t. Hydraulic System Reslr 'c-e:
E. Modulator or Hose a. Front Pump k. Accumulator Valve u, Transmission End Cleere-,.
F. Reverse Band Adjustment b. Valves and/ or Body I. Reverse Band or Drum v. Rear Case Bushing
G. Low Band Adjustment c. Stator Com Rollers m. Reverse Servo w. Planetary
H. High fogine Idle Speed d. Converter Pump n. Clutch Vent Valve x. Free Wheel Clute
I. Binding Torque Tube Ball e. Clutch Plates o. Internal Linkage y. Converter Seo
J. Extern_g_Lleaks f. Hydraulic System Leaks p. Parking Pawl Damaged z. B.r,-Pass Valve

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clutch line between low and drive V-8 and 55-65 psi with 6-cylinder.
GENERAL valve body and high clutch is indicat-
INFORMATION ed if pressures vary more than 5 psi. MANUAL "LOW" RANGE
The type "A" transmission is identi- Low servo apply at 1000 rpm, 114-
fied by a cast iron case. It uses a 3- IDLE PRESSURE IN 127 psi with V-8 and 70-80 psi with
element converter. The clutch plates "DRIVE" RANGE 6-cylinder.
are waved. These plates are identified Low servo apply, 60-71 psi with
by an "O" and must be stacked in one DRIVE RANGE COAST
direction. PRESSURE
OIL LEVEL CHECK Coasting in drive at 20-25 mph, low
Check the level every 1000 miles, servo apply pressure 47-53 psi with
with transmission at operating tem- either engine.
perature and the selector in neutral.
With engine idling oil should not be THROTTLE VALVE AND
above the "full" mark and added to GOVERNOR
when below the "add 1 quart" mark. Throttle valve pressure varies with
Be careful not to overfill, to avoid accelerator position, 0-63 psi with V-
aerating and foaming. 8 and 0-50 with 6-cvlinder. Governor
GOVERNOR CURVE
OIL CHANGE SCHEDULE
MAX. PRESSURE ~ D?
Do not change oil except at over- ,o
haul. Capacity Chart in Car Section .,; 80
shows proper quantities. .: 70
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When the hand lever is in Neutral > ,o
the car may be towed. When the rear 8 30

wheels are on the ground Neutral is 20

the ONLY position that can be used 10

for towing. ,. ,. ,o .,
Speed in Tow should never exceed ' 10
" " MILES "PER HOUR "" 60

45 mph.
To place the transmission in Neu- Fig. 4-Governor Pressure Graph
tral when the hand lever is inopera-
Car Speed Gov.ernor Pressure
tive:
1. Remove the cotter pin and dis- 5 mph 2-4 psi
connect the long control rod at the bell 10 mph 8½-13 psi
crank on the left side of the trans- 15 mph 21-27½ psi
mission case. 20 mph 31½-34½ psi
2. Push the bell crank as far rear- LOW SERVO RELEASE OR 25 mph 35½-40 psi
ward as it will go. (This will be Re- CLUTCH APPLY PRESSURE 30 mph 41-46 psi
verse.) Now move it forward to the 35 mph 47½-53½ psi
third detent which will be Neutral. REVERSE SERVO 40 mph 55-62 psi
APPLY PRESSURE
Naturally if the Transmission is 45 mph 63½-71½ psi
locked up the car must not be moved 50 mph 73½-82 psi
on its rear wheels unless the drive 55 mph 84-93½ psi
shaft is disconnected at the universal 60 mph 95½-106 psi
joint.
Fig . 5-Governor Pressure Chart

BASIC PRESSURE pressure is relative to car speed and

can be checked by referring to Fig. 4
CHECKS and Fig. 5.
With transmission at normal oper- REVERSE PRESSURE
ating temperature connect gauge at
low servo apply (Fig. 8), clutch re- With brakes applied and lever in
lease side of low servo (Fig. 7), "Reverse" at 1000 rpm, 240-275 psi
throttle valve and governor test with V-8 and 167-191 psi with 6-
points (Fig. 6). The gauges should be cylinder.
in car away from driver's feet, with Match Points
lines along steering jacket, past the
jacket seal. The following points should be
Wide open throttle upshift 82-90 marked on disassembly.
psi with V-8 and 68-74 psi with 6- Flywheel to Primary Pump Cover.
cylinder. Primary Pump Cover to Primary
After up-shift pressure on low Pump.
servo supply and high clutch should Pinion Shaft to Pinion Carrier.
be alike. If pressures are alike and Front Portion of Carrier to Rear
slippage is felt mechanical trouble in Pressure Check Points Portion of Carrier.
dutch is indicated. Leakage in high fiq. 6- 7- 8- 9 Bands to Case .
 TYPE "A" (IRON) POW ERG LIDE
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mission case. See Fig. 2. Reverse removal procedure to re-
BAND ADJUSTMENT Release the reverse band adjusting place. Use a new seal on the pipe
screw lock nut and tighten the reverse ahead of the retainer. Install in the
band adjusting screw to 5 to 7 ft. lbs., cover a new "O" ring seal for the filler
REVERSE BAND then back off 2% turns. Tighten lock tube. Use a new coYer to case gasket.
nut.
The adjustment screw for the re- Reinstall the servo cover and the TRANSMISSION THROTTLE
verse band is hidden behind the Servo modulator. VALVE
Cover on the right side of the case. On (This operation can be performed
Convertibles the clearance around the LOW BAND ADJUSTMENT
transmission is so small that the fac-
tory recommends removal of the The low band adjusting screw is
transmission from the car before at- hidden under a protective cap on the
tempting to remove the servo cover. left side of the transmission case.
On all other models the cover can be Working under the car remove the
removed without disturbing the trans- cover to expose the adjusting screw
mission. and the lock nut. See Fig. 3.
Remove the vacuum line connection Tighten the adjusting screw to 5
from the intake manifold at the mod- to 7 ft. lbs. and back off exactly four
ulator. Unbolt and remove the modu- turns. Tighten lock nut to 20-25 ft.
lator assembly. Be sure to counteract lbs.
the modulator diaphragm spring while
releasing the cover attaching bolts DISASSEMBLY
and be careful not to drop parts. The ALL MODELS
hydraulic plunger in the modulator
body behind the diaphragm must be OIL PUMP SUCTION PIPE
handled very carefully. See Fig. 2. AND SCREEN
After removal of the modulator re- (This operation can be performed Fig. 11-Setting of Throttle Valve Inner Lever
move the remaining servo cover to Adjustment
with the transmission still in the car.)
transmission case bolts. Be careful to
maintain pressure on the cover to Unbolt the right side cover of the
counteract the force of the servo and bell housing. Remove cover and gas-
the valve springs. ket. Unbolt the suction pipe retainer
Do not remove the servo pistons and lift out the pipe retainer and
while the transmission is in the car screen.
for to do so will permit the band Wash the assembly in solvent. Blow
struts to drop down into the trans- with compressed air to dry.

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Slot in Oil Pump Cover

Fig . 17-Depth with Proper Slot and Tang

Fig. 10-Removal of Throttle Valve Assembly Alignment 7 / 8°

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with the transmission still in the car.)
nbolt the left side cover and rE:-
move tne cover and throttle valve as
an assembly, Fig. 10. Remove cover
to case gasket. Do not unbolt the
outer lever as it acts to hold the in-
ner lever in place on the assembly.

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.Retainer RinQ
Fig. 12-Throttle Valve Assembly
Note : If it becomes necessary to - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - -- - - - - - - ,
disassemble the throttle valve, be (0 G.M. Corp.
careful not to disturb the adjustment. SPRING
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It is preset to 62 psi (plus or minus
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It is more than likely that trouble
with this assembly can be cleared by
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a thorough cleaning.
Remove the low-and-drive-valve-
body to side cover attaching bolts and
lock-washers. Remove the throttle er l o catin g Sleeve
valve outer lever and catch the inner VACUUM
lever and shaft seal.

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MODULATOR

Hold the low and drive valve body

in one hand and with a soft faced
hammer tap on the inner side of the =..
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side cover until it is free of the lo- \

SEAL
cating pins.
Caution: Exert pressure on the PLUNGER
detent valve when separating valve
body from the cover to keep the parts
from falling out. A clip can easily be
made that retains the detent valve in
its bore during disassembly and as-
sembly to cover.
If during disassembly a new detent
valve, throttle valve, or spring, is in-
stalled the throttle valve inner lever
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Modulator cover

with the Powerglide in the car.)

Remove the vacuum line connection
should be adjusted. of the throttle valve inner lever, hold from the carburetor at the modulator.
Hold the lever so it just contacts the the lever as described above and turn Unbolt and remove the modulator
face of the detent valve. Turn the ad- this lower screw in to touch the thread assembly from the right front side of
justing screw "A" until it touches the of the adjusting screw. the transmission case.
flat surface of the lever's step, Fig. THE MODULATOR AND Be sure to COJJnteract the modulator
11. Back off one complete turn and diaphragm spring while releasing the
ighten the adjusting screw Jock. SERVO COVER ASSEMBLY
cover attaching bolts and be careful
If there is a scr ew in the lower end (This operation can be performed not to drop the parts .
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WASHER WASHER
BUSlilNG
PUMP COVER

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The hydraulic plunger and body in

the modulator body behind the dia-
phragm must be handled very care-
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fully. ~ Governor Thrust Cap

Remove the remaining servo cover

to transmission case bolts. Be careful
to push in on the cover to counteract
the force of the servo and valve Weight AstemblieJ
springs or else the cover may break.
Remove reverse servo spring, pres-
sure regulator springs, and pressure
regulator valve.
"' Governor Valve

Do not remove the servo pistons

with Powerglide in the car.
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Before replacing the servo cover

check the adjustment of the reverse
band. ~ G o v e r n o r Sleeve
If transmission is on the bench,
tighten adjusting screw until no end
play can be felt by push-pull motion Fig. 21-Converter Holding Tool
on the reverse servo piston assembly, I) G.M. Corp.

yet reverse ring gear unit turns freely peller shaft.

Fig . 18-Governor
by hand. Then back off 1/s to ¼ turn Drop the propeller shaft assembly
Remove the speedometer drive down out of the way.
and tighten lock nut. shaft and gear unit from the left rear
If tranmission is in the car, tight- Unbolt the front yoke of the "U"
of the transmission case. joint from the output shaft of the
en the adjusting screw all the way, Unscrew the ball seal retainer on
then back off 23/4 turns and tighten transmission and pull the yoke off the
the front end of the propeller shaft shaft.
lock nut. housing. Mark the rear oil pump body with
Unbolt the ball collar froll\ the rear reference to the case for easier instal-
REAR OIL PUMP face of the transmission case. lation .
(This operation can be performed Slide the ball assembly back on the Remove the four bolts holding the
with Powerglide in the car.) propeller shaft housing. rear oil pump to the case.
Set the hand lever in Park. Unfasten the universal joint and Remove the three lock-washered
slide the r~ar yoke back on the pro- bolts holding the lock ring and bear-

Fig. 23-Bolt to Transmission Case Inside Fig . 24-Crescent Sha ped Gasket Between
Fig. 22-Distance Not Over 9 / 16" Bell Housing Valve Body ond Transm ission Case

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ing in the pump body. stalled. distortion or damage. Do not take
Install three long bolts in these For cleaning, the unit may be taken apart. Check that the weights do not
holes (they· are blind holes) and, apart. bind in their retainers.
using them as points of leverage, ease Cut off one end of each of the gov- Insert the rings in the bore in the
the oil pump out of the case, ernor weight pins and remo_ve the case and check that the hooked ends
OTE: On late models the oil pump pins. Measure and record their di- have clearance.
is dnven by a loose fitting pin in the ameter, for the same gage piano wire
output shaft. must be used when reassembling to Reinstall
preserve the unit's calibration. Reinstall the oil seal rings on the
There is an "O" stamped on the end sleeve.
Ov.erhaul
of the shaft to show the location of Inspect the weight assemblies for Reinstall the valve, wider end in.
the pin. When this "O" is toward the
top of the transmission the pin is
aligned with a slot in the rear oil
pump front cover. This permits re-
moval of the planetary carrier and
output shaft assembly thru the front
of the case.
The bearing lock plate was not used
on all models. Install one on any units
found to be not already so equipped.
The bearing is a tight fit on the out-
put shaft. If when using this proced-
ure the pump refuses to move, the
transmission will have to be removed
from the car and disassembled.
On no condition exert forward pres-
sure on the output shaft with the
transmission assembled.

THE GOVERNOR ASSEMBLY Check Driven Gear to Body Check Pump Bodv Bushing
All Models
(This operation can be performed
with the Powerglide in the car.)

Removal
Unbolt and remove the governor
cover and gasket.
Turn governor· clockwise and bring
it out of the transmission case.
Disassembly
All the parts of the governor ex-
cept the oil seal rings on the sleeve
are selected fits and individually cali-
brated. Parts for the governor are not
sold separately but only as a unit.
Therefore if anything is needed
other than the oil seal rings, a whole
new governor assembly must be in-

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plates (wav~d) Lock nut

Snap retaining ring (locking snap ring ) Low ban d adjusting screw t,
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Clutch hub
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Clutch piston inner seal

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Five driven plares
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Strut guide spring

Fig. 35- Powerglide Clutch Section With Low Band Lay Out

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Fig. 36-Planetary Section with Reverse Band Lay Out

Fi!J. 38-Measuring Low to Reverse Sun Fig. 39-/nstalling Parking Lock Pawl Spring
Fig. 37- Measuring Sun Gear Depth Gear Clearance

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Rea semble the thrust cap to the out of the way. manual control valve and wrap it in
weig ht assemblies and install new Remove the low band adjusting protective material.
pins. Be sure new pins -are similar in screw cover, loosen the lock nut and Remove the bolts and lock-washers
weight to the old ones. Crimp the ends tighten the adjusting screw to hold attaching the valve body to the bell
of both pins and check the weight the clutch assembly in place. A ¼" housing and the front pump.
assemblies that they aren't binding. Allen wrench is required for this op- Remove the valve body and its gas-
Turn the assembly counterclock- eration. ket. Wrap the valve body so it is pro-
wise when installing. Remove the one bolt running from tected.
the inside of the bell housing into the Drive the front oil pump and re-
transmission case. Fig. 23. actor shaft assembly out of thu bell
Remove the transmission case to
THE CONVERTER bell housing bolts and lock washers.
housing to the rear.
With oil pumps disassembled check
Carefully separate the bell housing for galling or scoring and check for
ASSEMBLY from the transmission case. proper clearances as shown
N otP that there are two (2) gas-
All Models kets, one between the bell housing,
The Powerglide must be removed the valve body, and the transmission CLUTCH
from the car for this operation. The case, and another smaller crescent
moon shaped one between the valve Remove retainer ring and flange
converter assembly is no longer re-
body and the case . Fig. 24. retainer. Remove low sun gear and
tained to the reactor shaft and may
Note that there is a bronze thrust flange from drum. Now remove
be slipped off the input shaft as a unit.
washer on the oil delivery sleeve of thrust washer hub and plates.
Remove the primary pump retain- Compress spring to remove snap
ing cover to the primary pump. the valve body to intervene between
the clutch assembly and the valve ring and slowly release seat and
With a small punch drive out the
body. spring.
cover locating dowels. Rap the drum sharply on block of
Remove turbine, stator, and con- On late models this thrust washer
is the one controlling transmission wood to remove piston.
verter pump thrust washer. Figs. 18 Carefully inspect both seals, pis-
and 20 show parts layout. endplay.
ton, drum, bushings and plates. Be
Remove cam retaining snap ring sure the relief valve ball is free and
and front stator thrust washer, sta- REINSTALL BELL HOUSING
that it seats properly.
tor race, cam rollers and springs and Manual valve inner lever should ex- In reassembling coat all parts with
overrunning cam from body. tend l ' ½u'' in the low position. transmission oil to prevent sticking
Next remove rear cam snap ring Install new crescent valve body to and scoring.
and rear stator thrust washer. case gasket. When installing plates start with
Thoroughly clean all parts. Do not Raise the manual valve outer lever a steel plate. The three, thick .090"
use rags as lint may interfere with to top detent position, which is re- plates must be in center of pack.
operation. Make thorough inspection verse.
and replacements. The connecting lever inside the case
Always use new "O" ring on con- is called the reaction lever. It is now REASSEMBLY
verter cover. set to engage the inner lever in the
To check that converter assembly is As planetary parts, with clutch,
bell housing. The fact that they prop-
properly installed, measure, as shown drums and bands are reassembled,
erly engage can be observed through
in Fig. 22, the distance from the ma- check clearances as indicated in Figs.
the opening occupied by the throttle
chined front face of the bell housing 37 and 38. Fig. 37 illustrates meas-
valve assembly.
to the front surface of a converter uring sun gear depth. Various thick-
drive lug. The distance should be no ~1ess washers are available to place
more than 9/ 16". Temporarily fasten VAL VE BODY AND FRONT m front of clutch drum to obtain a
OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY, clearance of .007" to .035".
the converter to the bell housing so it
Fig. 38 illustrates measuring to
won't fall out of place. Fig. 21. ALL MODELS obtain clearance between low and re-
With the transmission out of the verse sun gears. Select proper washer
car and lying on the bench remove the to obtain clearance of .025" to .050".
BELL HOUSING,
ALL MODELS
TORQUE REFERENCES
REMOVAL Foot-Pound s
Remove the tran smission from the C::se to Housing 29-37
ca1· . Converter Pump to Converter Cover 20-24
Remove the converter assembly Low and Drive Valve Cover to Body 3-5
from the transmission. Low and Drive Body to Housing 15-18
Remove the oil screen, the modu- Main Valve Body Bolts 7-10
lator assembly, the servo cover as- Low Servo Adjusting Screw 5-7
sembly and the throttle valve assem- Servo Cover to Case 15-18
bly. Governor Cover to Case 9-11
Be sure that the pressure regulator Rear Pump to Case 12-15
val ve is out of the case and safely put B,rnd Adjusting Screw Locknut 20-25
Flywheel to Converter 25-30
Transmi ss ion Case to Extension Housing 15-18

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