RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
19. Install clutch hub and clutch pack on direct clutch spring (Fig. 183). Be sure hub is started on sun gear splines before proceeding.
WARNING: THE NEXT STEP IN GEARTRAIN ASSEMBLY INVOLVES COMPRESSING THE DIRECT CLUTCH HUB AND
SPRING. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT PROPER EQUIPMENT BE USED TO COMPRESS THE SPRING AS SPRING
FORCE IS APPROXIMATELY 830 POUNDS. USE COMPRESSOR TOOL C-6227-1 AND A HYDRAULIC-TYPE SHOP PRESS
WITH A MINIMUM RAM TRAVEL OF 6 INCHES. THE PRESS MUST ALSO HAVE A BED THAT CAN BE ADJUSTED UP OR
DOWN AS REQUIRED. RELEASE CLUTCH SPRING TENSION SLOWLY AND COMPLETELY TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY.
20. Position Compressor Tool 6227-1 on clutch hub.
21. Compress clutch hub and spring just enough to place tension on hub and hold it in place.
22. Slowly compress clutch hub and spring. Compress spring and hub only enough to expose ring grooves for clutch pack snap ring and clutch hub
retaining ring.
23. Realign clutch pack on hub and seat clutch discs and plates in clutch drum.
24. Install direct clutch pack snap ring (Fig. 184). Be very sure snap ring is fully seated in clutch drum ring groove.
