Fleetwood FWD V8-252 4.1L (1986)
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SERVICE OPTION A:
To replace an original sprag clutch assembly with the same original design, use the following service part number:
PN
Contents
8646986
1 - Input sprag clutch assembly
2 - Snap rings
1 - Input sprag clutch outer race
1 - Input sprag clutch inner race
2 - Input sprag clutch wear plates
FIGURE 3 - LUBE DAM WITH ASSOCIATED PART CHANGES
SERVICE OPTION B:
To update a transaxle built with the original design sprag clutch to include the new (wider) input sprag clutch assembly, the transaxle must have the
following three new design parts, refer to Figure 3. These parts are required if the transaxle was built prior to the Julian Dates listed:
1.
P/N 8658368, lube dam (item 695) in production as of March 6, 1985 Julian Date 065)
2.
P/N 8658407, final drive sun shaft (item 669) in production as of February 19, 1985 (Julian Date 050). Counter bore added to assemble with lube
dam.
3.
P/N 8658408, output shaft (item 565) in production as of February 19, 1985 (Julian Date 050). Chamfer removed to assemble with lube dam.
NOTE:
These three parts must be installed to ensure proper lubrication of the third roller clutch and input sprag assemblies after updating.
With the above parts assembled in the transaxle, the new design input sprag clutch update service package listed below, may be used: