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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1996CORVETTE BASE, 2D COUPE, 5.7 PREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL & TESTING - 4L60-ETRANSMISSION REASSEMBLYLOW-REVERSE CLUTCH
1996 Chevrolet Corvette Base, 2D Coupe, 5.7 P
Low-Reverse Clutch
1996 Chevrolet Corvette Base, 2D Coupe, 5.7 PSECTION Low-Reverse Clutch
- Place transmission in a vertical position. Install seals on low-reverse clutch piston. Apply petroleum jelly to seals. Align and install piston with notch in bottom of transmission case. Ensure piston is fully seated and parking pawl aligns with opening in piston wall. Install spring assembly with flat side of retainer upward. Compress springs and install retainer ring.
- Coat bearing assembly with petroleum jelly. Install bearing assembly on case hub with outside bearing race toward case hub. Install internal reaction gear and support. Install bearing assembly onto support with outside bearing race toward support. Install oil deflector (if equipped) and reaction carrier assembly in case. See Figure. Ensure clutch plates are proper thickness.
- Install clutch plates. See LOW-REVERSE CLUTCH PLATE USAGE . Ensure clutch plates align with splines of reaction carrier and case and that steel plates are aligned. Place waved plate on work bench. Install 5 composition plates and 4 steel plates alternately, starting with composition plate.LOW-REVERSE CLUTCH PLATE USAGE
Type No. Used Thickness In. (mm) Composition 5 .088 (2.24) Flat Steel 5 .069 (1.75) - Install low-reverse support. Apply light pressure to low-reverse support. DO NOT
flatten waved plate. Measure height of clutch pack from work bench to top of low-reverse support. Using height dimension, determine proper selective spacer plate to be used. See SPACER PLATE SELECTION table.SPACER PLATE SELECTION
Measured Clutch Pack Height In. (mm) (1) Plate Thickness (2) In. (mm) 1.081-1.102 (27.55-28.06) .066-.073 (1.67-1.85) 1.102-1.122 (28.06-28.59) .046-.052 (1.17-1.31) 1.061-1.081 (27.03-27.54) .087-.092 (2.19-2.34) (1) Clutch pack height is measured without spacer plate in position. (2) Spacer plates are available in select sizes. Plate 066-.073" (1.67-1.85 mm) thick has no identifying marks. Other plates are marked "0" or "1". - Place spacer plate between waved plate and first composition plate with identification facing upward. Measure overall height of clutch pack. Overall height should be 1.15-1.18" (29.2-29.9 mm). Install clutch pack assembly in transmission case.
- Install low-reverse support in case with hub downward. Install inner race by pushing downward while rotating until it is fully engaged. Bottom tangs will be flush with hub when fully installed. Install spring retainer in case between case lug and open notch in support. Install low-reverse snap ring.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.