Cleaning & Inspection

1993 Chevrolet Forward Control 7.4 NSECTION Cleaning & Inspection
  1. Inspect output carrier, reaction carrier and reaction drum for damaged teeth, scoring or warpage. Check thrust bearing for damage. Using a feeler gauge, check output carrier and reaction carrier pinion gear end play. See Figure and Figure.
  2. End play should be .009-.024" (.23-.61 mm). Check for damage to reaction carrier internal gear. Ensure center support cup plug bleed hole opening is about .020" (.51 mm). See Figure.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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