Villager V6-181 3.0L SOHC VIN 1 EFI (1997)
Clutch: Service and Repair
Clutch, A/T
1. Clean all parts thoroughly in a clean solvent and blow dry with compressed air.
CAUTION: Friction clutch discs should not be cleaned with cleaning solvent. Doing so may cause them damage. To clean the friction discs, wipe
with a lint free cloth.
2. New friction discs should be soaked in transmission oil for 15 minutes before being assembled.
3. When inspecting for damage to the friction discs look for:
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Partially stripped, stripped, broken or bent spline teeth.
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Burnt, worn or flaked off friction material.
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Warped or bent discs.
4. Check the external spline clutch plates for:
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Heat discoloration or warpage.
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Scoring, grooves.
5. Inspect seals for:
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Nicks, cuts or gouges on both the inner and outer diameter. Check lip seals for flexibility.
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Check external seals for girdle springs and make sure they fit securely in their bores.
6. Inspect bushings for:
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Surface wear such as scoring, grooves and burrs.
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Fit securely in their bores.
7. Check clutch pistons for:
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Cracks in the pressure surfaces.
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Damage to the sealing surface area of integral pistons (seal is part of the piston).
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Insure the scavenging check balls are in place and free to move in their cups.
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Check seal grooves for cracks and pry lightly with a screwdriver to insure there are no "invisible" cracks.
8. Inspect the clutch drums for:
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Grooves cut into the bore by sealing rings.
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Scoring or damage on the surface where the thrust bearing rides.
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Broken snap ring grooves.
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Damage to the splines where the clutch discs ride.
9. Blow air through the oil passages and lube holes.