B350 1 Ton Van V8-318 5.2L VIN Y FI (1988)
Bell Housing: All Technical Service Bulletins
Clutch - Chatter/Transmission Bearing Failure
Models
All B-D-N Trucks Equipped With Manual Transmission
Subject
Manual Clutch Housing Installation Procedure
Index
CLUTCH
Date
February 1, 1988
No..
06-02-88
P-234
(C6-02)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION Clutch excessive (infinite) spin time, clutch chatter, failed transmission drive pinions and pilot bushings, and/or noise and
vibration complaints may be caused by misinstallation of the clutch housing to block struts. This misinstallation of the struts can distort the housing bore
beyond specifications.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
This procedure involves loosening, repositioning, and tightening the housing and struts.
1.
Loosen clutch housing strut-to-engine block fasteners.
2.
Install clutch housing to rear of engine block and tighten all housing/block fasteners as follows:
3/8" bolts to 30 ft.lb. (41 N-m) 7/16" bolts to 50 ft.lb. (68 N-m) 12 mm bolts to 70 ft.lb. (95 N-m)
3.
Tighten strut to clutch housing fasteners, using above listed torques.
4.
Tighten strut to engine block fasteners, using above listed torques.
POLICY:
Information only
