RAM 1500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2001)
3. Lubricate splined end of input shaft and clutch retainer with transmission fluid. Then partially press input shaft into retainer (Fig. 228). Use a
suitably sized press tool to support retainer as close to input shaft as possible.
4. Install input shaft retaining ring.
5. Press the input shaft the remainder of the way into the clutch retainer.
6. Install new seals on clutch piston. Be sure lip of each seal faces interior of clutch retainer.
7. Lubricate lip of piston seals with generous quantity of Mopar (R) Door Ease. Then lubricate retainer hub and bore with light coat of transmission
fluid.
8. Install clutch piston in retainer. Use twisting motion to seat piston in bottom of retainer. A thin strip of plastic (about 0.020 inch thick), can be used
to guide seals into place if necessary.
CAUTION: Never push the clutch piston straight in. This will fold the seals over causing leakage and clutch slip. In addition, never use any type
of metal tool to help ease the piston seals into place. Metal tools will cut, shave, or score the seals.
9. Install piston spring in retainer and on top of piston. Concave side of spring faces downward (toward piston).
10. Install the spacer ring and wave spring into the retainer. Be sure spring is completely seated in retainer groove.
11. Install pressure plate (Fig. 227). Ridged side of plate faces downward (toward piston) and flat side toward clutch pack.
12. Install first clutch disc in retainer on top of pressure plate. Then install a clutch plate followed by a clutch disc until entire clutch pack is installed
(4 discs and 3 plates are required) (Fig. 227).
13. Install the reaction plate.
14. Install selective snap-ring. Be sure snap-ring is fully seated in retainer groove.
