RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
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.
10. Install and position nine clutch piston springs (Fig. 107).
11. Install spring retainer on top of piston springs.
12. Compress spring retainer and piston springs with Tool C-3863-A.
13. Install spring retainer snap-ring and remove compressor tool.
14. Install clutch plates and discs (Fig. 104). Three clutch discs, three steel plates and one reaction plate are required.
15. Install reaction plate followed by waved snapring.
16. Check clutch pack clearance with feeler gauge (Fig. 108). Clearance between waved spring and pressure plate should 1.78 - 3.28 mm (0.070 -
0.129 inch). If clearance is incorrect, clutch plates, clutch discs, snap-ring, or pressure plate may have to be changed.
