LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Dodge and Ram >> 2019 >> ProMaster 2500 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Transmission >> Transmission Control Systems >> Automatic Transmission (Service Information) >> Assembly, Input Clutch >> Assembly
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Assembly, Input Clutch: Assembly

GC0122657Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1 - INPUT SHAFT
2 - ARBOR PRESS
3 - INPUT SHAFT HUB ASSEMBLY

Use petrolatum on all seals to ease assembly of components.

  1. Using an arbor press (2), install input shaft (1) to input shaft hub (3).
    GC0122658Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - INPUT SHAFT
    2 - SCREWDRIVER (DO NOT SCRATCH BEARING SURFACE)
    3 - SNAP RING
    4 - O-RINGS
    5 - SEALS
  2. Install input shaft snap ring (3).
    GC0122659Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - OD/REVERSE PISTON
    2 - RETURN SPRING
    3 - SNAP RING
    4 - O-RING
  3. Place OD/Reverse piston (1) return spring (2) and snap ring (3) in position.
    GC0122660Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - ARBOR PRESS RAM (COMPRESS RETURN SPRING JUST ENOUGH TO REMOVE OR INSTALL SNAP RING)
    2 - SCREWDRIVER
    3 - SNAP RING
    4 - Disk 6057
    5 - OD/REVERSE PISTON
    6 - RETURN SPRING
  4. Using an arbor press (1) and spring compressor disc (special tool #6057, Disc, Spring Compressor) (4), install OD/Reverse piston (5), return spring (6), and snap ring (3).
    GC0122661Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - PUSH DOWN TO INSTALL OVERDRIVE/REVERSE PISTON
    2 - INPUT CLUTCHES RETAINER
  5. Install the OD/Reverse piston assembly (1) to the input clutch retainer (2).
    GC0122662Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - PUSH DOWN TO INSTALL INPUT SHAFT HUB ASSEMBLY (ROTATE TO ALIGN SPLINES)
    2 - OD/REV. PISTON
  6. Install the input hub/shaft assembly (1) (rotate to align splines) to the OD/Reverse piston/clutch retainer assembly (2).
    GC0122663Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - SNAP RING (INPUT SHAFT)
    2 - SNAP RING
    3 - CLUTCH RETAINER
    4 - SEAL, OUTER
    5 - SEAL, INNER
    6 - OD/REVERSE PISTON
    7 - SEAL, INPUT SHAFT
    8 - SHAFT, INPUT
    9 - HUB
    10 - SEAL
    11 - SNAP RING
    12 - BELLEVILLE SPRING
  7. Refer to the exploded view as necessary when performing the following steps.
    GC0122664Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - INPUT SHAFT
    2 - INPUT HUB SNAP RING (TAPERED SIDE UP WITH TABS IN CAVITY)
    3 - SNAP RING PLIERS
  8. Install input hub tapered snap ring (2) (tapered side up with tabs in cavity).
    GC0122665Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - PISTON
  9. Install UD clutch piston (1).
    GC0122666Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - PISTON RETURN SPRING
    2 - INSTALLER 5067
    3 - INPUT SHAFT CLUTCHES RETAINER ASSEMBLY
  10. Install UD piston return spring (1) and use seal installer (special tool #5067, Installer, Seal) (2) to install a NEW  outer seal.
    GC0122667Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - SNAP RING
    2 - SPRING RETAINER
    3 - SPRING
    4 - UD CLUTCH PISTON
    5 - SEAL, OUTER
    6 - SEAL, INNER
    7 - INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  11. Refer to the exploded view as necessary when performing the following steps.
    GC0122668Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - UNDERDRIVE SPRING RETAINER
    2 - SNAP RING
    3 - SEAL
    4 - PISTON RETURN SPRING
  12. Place the UD spring retainer (1) and snap ring (2) in position.
    GC0122669Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - ARBOR PRESS RAM
    2 - SNAP RING PLIERS
    3 - SNAP RING
    4 - OD/REVERSE PISTON
    5 - INSTALLER 5067
    6 - COMPRESSOR 5059-A
  13. Using spring compressor (special tool #5059-A, Compressor, Spring) (6) and an arbor press (1), install the UD spring retainer and snap ring (3). Compress just enough to install snap ring (3).
    CAUTION:

    Compress return spring just enough to install snap ring.

    GC0122670Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - CLUTCH PLATE
    2 - ONE UD CLUTCH DISC
    3 - CLUTCH DISC
  14. Install the UD clutch pack (1, 3). Leave out upper disc (2), until snap ring is installed.
    GC0122671Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH REACTION PLATE FLAT SNAP RING
    2 - SCREWDRIVER
  15. Install the UD clutch flat snap ring (1).
    GC0122672Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - ONE UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DISC
  16. Install the last UD clutch disc (1).
    GC0122673Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - OD/UD CLUTCH REACTION PLATE (TAPERED STEP SIDE UP)
  17. Place the OD/UD clutch reaction plate (1) and snap ring into position. The OD/UD clutches reaction plate has a step on both sides. Install the OD/UD clutches reaction plate tapered step side up.
    GC0122674Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - OVERDRIVE/UNDERDRIVE CLUTCHES REACTION PLATE TAPERED SNAP RING
    2 - SCREWDRIVER (DO NOT SCRATCH REACTION PLATE)
  18. Install the snap ring (1) using a screwdriver (2).
    NOTE:

    Snap ring ends must be located within one finger of the input clutch hub. Be sure that snap ring is fully seated, by pushing with screwdriver, into snap ring groove all the way around.

    NOTE:

    Do not reuse tapered snap ring.

    GC0122675Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - SNAP RING (TAPERED)
    2 - OD/UD REACTION PLATE
    3 - CLUTCH DISC
    4 - SNAP RING (FLAT)
    5 - CLUTCH PLATE
    6 - INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  19. Refer to the exploded view as necessary when performing the following steps.
    GC0122676Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - OVERDRIVE/UNDERDRIVE CLUTCHES REACTION PLATE TAPERED SNAP RING
    2 - SCREWDRIVER
    NOTE:

    Do not reuse tapered snap ring.

  20. Seat tapered snap ring (1) to ensure proper installation.
    GC0122677Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
    2 - INPUT CLUTCH PRESSURE FIXTURE 8391
  21. Install input clutch assembly (1) to the pressure test fixture (special tool #8391, Fixture, Pressure Test) (2).
    GC0122678Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - DIAL INDICATOR
    2 - UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH
  22. Set up dial indicator (1) on the UD clutch pack (2).
    GC0122679Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - DIAL INDICATOR
    2 - UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH
  23. Using moderate pressure, press down and hold (near indicator) the UD clutch pack (2) with screwdriver or suitable tool and zero dial the indicator. When releasing pressure on clutch pack, indicator reading should advance (0.005-0.010 in.).
    CAUTION:

    Do not apply more than 30 psi (206 kPa) to the underdrive clutch pack.

  24. Apply 30 psi (206 kPa) to the underdrive hose on pressure test fixture (special tool #8391, Fixture, Pressure Test) and measure UD clutch clearance. Measure and record UD clutch pack measurement in four places, 90° apart.
  25. Take average of four measurements and compare with UD clutch pack (2) clearance specification. Underdrive clutch pack clearance must be 0.91-1.47 mm (0.036 - 0.058 in.). 
  26. If necessary, select the proper reaction plate to achieve specifications:
    UNDERDRIVE REACTION PLATE THICKNESS
    4659939AB 5.837-5.937 mm (0.230-0.234 in.)
    4659940AB 6.147-6.248 mm (0.242-0.246 in.)
    4659941AB 6.457-6.557 mm (0.254-0.258 in.)
    GC0122680Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - OVERDRIVE CLUTCH PACK
  27. Install the OD clutch pack (four frictions/three steels) (1).
    GC0122681Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - OVERDRIVE PRESSURE PLATE WAVED SNAP RING
    2 - SCREWDRIVER
  28. Install OD pressure plate waved snap ring (1).
    GC0122682Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - OVERDRIVE/REVERSE PRESSURE PLATE
    2 - (STEP SIDE DOWN)
  29. Install the OD/Reverse pressure plate (1) with large step down (towards OD clutch pack) (2).
    GC0122683Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - SNAP RING
    2 - OD/REVERSE PRESSURE PLATE
    3 - SNAP RING (WAVE)
    4 - CLUTCH DISC (4)
    5 - CLUTCH STEEL (3)
    6 - INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  30. Refer to the exploded view as necessary when performing the following steps.
    GC0122684Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - ARBOR PRESS RAM
    2 - COMPRESSOR 5059-A
    3 - FLAT SNAP RING
  31. Using spring compressor (special tool #5059-A, Compressor, Spring) (2) and an arbor press, install OD pressure plate flat snap ring (3).
    GC0122685Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - DIAL INDICATOR
    2 - OD/REVERSE REACTION PLATE
  32. Measure OD clutch pack clearance. Set up dial indicator (1) on top of the OD/Reverse pressure plate (2).
  33. Zero dial indicator and apply 30 psi (206 kPa) air pressure to the overdrive clutch hose on Tool (special tool #8391, Fixture, Pressure Test). Measure and record OD clutch pack measurement in four (4) places, 90° apart.
  34. Take average of four measurements and compare with OD clutch pack clearance specification. The overdrive (OD) clutch pack clearance is 0.491-2.345 mm 0.019-.092 in. 

    If not within specifications, the clutch is not assembled properly. There is no adjustment for the OD clutch clearance.

    GC0147246Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - REVERSE CLUTCH PLATE
    2 - REVERSE CLUTCH DISCS
  35. Install reverse clutch pack (two frictions/one steel) (1, 2).
    GC0122686Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - REVERSE CLUTCH REACTION PLATE (FLAT SIDE DOWN)
  36. Install reverse clutch reaction plate (1) with the flat side down towards reverse clutch.
    GC0122687Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - SNAP RING
    2 - REACTION PLATE
    3 - CLUTCH DISC (2)
    4 - CLUTCH PLATE (1)
    5 - INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  37. Refer to the exploded view as necessary when performing the following steps.
    GC0122688Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - REVERSE CLUTCH SNAP RING (SELECT)
    2 - SCREWDRIVER
    3 - REVERSE CLUTCH REACTION PLATE
  38. Tap reaction plate (3) down to allow installation of the reverse clutch snap ring (1). Install reverse clutch snap ring (1).
    GC0122689Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - SCREWDRIVER
    2 - SNAP RING
    3 - SCREWDRIVER
    4 - MUST RAISE REVERSE REACTION PLATE TO RAISE SNAP RING
  39. Pry up reverse reaction plate (4) to seat against snap ring (2).
    GC0122690Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - DIAL INDICATOR
    2 - REVERSE CLUTCH
  40. Set up a dial indicator (1) on the reverse clutch pack (2).
    GC0122691Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - DIAL INDICATOR
    2 - REVERSE CLUTCH
  41. Using moderate pressure, press down and hold (near indicator) reverse clutch disc (2) with screwdriver or suitable tool and zero dial indicator (1). When releasing pressure, indicator should advance (0.005-0.010 in.) as clutch pack relaxes.
  42. Apply 30 psi (206 kPa) air pressure to the reverse clutch hose on Input Clutch Pressure Fixture (special tool #8391, Fixture, Pressure Test). Measure and record reverse clutch pack measurement in four places, 90° apart.
  43. Take average of four measurements and compare with reverse clutch pack clearance specification. The reverse clutch pack clearance is 0.76-1.245 mm (0.030-0.049 in.).  Select the proper reverse clutch snap ring to achieve specifications:
    REVERSE CLUTCH SNAP RING THICKNESS
    4377195 1.53-1.58 mm (0.060-0.062 in.)
    4412871 1.77-1.83 mm (0.070-0.072 in.)
    4412872 2.02-2.07 mm (0.080-0.082 in.)
    4412873 2.27-2.32 mm (0.090-0.091 in.)
    GC0147247Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - #2 NEEDLE BEARING (NOTE 3 SMALL TABS)
    2 - TABS UP
    NOTE:

    The No. 2 bearing is a light press fit into the clutch hub. There are 5 tabs with dimples that can be pressed in by hand.

  44. To complete the assembly, reverse clutch and overdrive clutch must be removed.
  45. Install the number two needle bearing (1).
    GC0122692Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - UNDERDRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
    2 - #2 NEEDLE BEARING
  46. Install the underdrive shaft assembly (1).
    GC0122693Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - #3 THRUST WASHER (NOTE 5 TABS)
    2 - UNDERDRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
  47. Install the number three thrust washer (1) to the underdrive shaft assembly (2). Be sure five tabs are seated properly.
    GC0122694Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - OVERDRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
    2 - DABS OF PETROLATUM (FOR RETENTION)
    3 - #3 THRUST PLATE (NOTE 3 TABS)
  48. Install the number three thrust plate (3) (note 3 tabs) to the bottom of the overdrive shaft assembly (1). Retain with petrolatum or transmission assembly gel (2).
    GC0122695Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - OVERDRIVE SHAFT
    2 - #3 THRUST PLATE (3 TABS)
    3 - #3 THRUST WASHER (5 TABS)
    4 - UNDERDRIVE SHAFT
    5 - #2 NEEDLE BEARING (3 TABS)
    6 - INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  49. Refer to the exploded view as necessary when performing the following steps.
    GC0122696Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
     
    1 - OVERDRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
    2 - #3 THRUST PLATE
    3 - #3 THRUST WASHER
  50. Install the overdrive shaft assembly (1).
  51. Reinstall overdrive and reverse clutch as shown in the figure. Rechecking these clutch clearances is not necessary.