Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring Specifications

2019 Chevrolet Express 2500 Base, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0L Eng VIN GSECTION Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring Specifications
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2-3-4-6-8 Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring

Clutch Pack Travel Specification - 1.54 - 2.20 mm (0.061 - 0.087 in)
Retaining Ring Thickness Ring Identification Color
Metric English
NOTE:

After measuring clutch pack travel, determine if the measurement is within the specification. If the measurement is not within the specification, measure the thickness of the existing retaining ring, and then choose a thicker or thinner retaining ring that will bring the measurement within specification.

1.75 - 1.85 mm 0.069 - 0.073 in Light Green
2.11 - 2.21 mm 0.083 - 0.087 in No Color
2.46 - 2.56 mm 0.097 - 0.101 in Yellow
2.82 - 2.92 mm 0.111 - 0.115 in Light Blue
3.18 - 3.28 mm 0.125 - 0.129 in Orange
3.54 - 3.64 mm 0.139 - 0.143 in Dark Green
3.89 - 3.99 mm 0.153 - 0.157 in Silver
4-5-6-7-8 Reverse Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring

Clutch Pack Travel Specification - 1.24 - 1.90 mm (0.049 - 0.075 in)
Retaining Ring Thickness Ring Identification Color
Metric English
NOTE:

After measuring clutch pack travel, determine if the measurement is within the specification. If the measurement is not within the specification, measure the thickness of the existing retaining ring, and then choose a thicker or thinner retaining ring that will bring the measurement within specification.

1.75 - 1.85 mm 0.069 - 0.073 in Light Green
2.11 - 2.21 mm 0.083 - 0.087 in No Color
2.46 - 2.56 mm 0.097 - 0.101 in Yellow
2.82 - 2.92 mm 0.111 - 0.115 in Light Blue
3.18 - 3.28 mm 0.125 - 0.129 in Orange
3.54 - 3.64 mm 0.139 - 0.143 in Dark Green
3.89 - 3.99 mm 0.153 - 0.157 in Silver
1-3-5-6-7 Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring

Clutch Pack Travel Specification - 4 Plates - 1.82 - 2.30 mm (0.072 - 0.091 in)
Clutch Pack Travel Specification - 5 Plates - 1.50 - 2.10 mm (0.059 - 0.083 in)
Retaining Ring Thickness Ring Identification Color
Metric English
NOTE:

After measuring clutch pack travel, determine if the measurement is within the specification. If the measurement is not within the specification, measure the thickness of the existing retaining ring, and then choose a thicker or thinner retaining ring that will bring the measurement within specification.

2.45 - 2.55 mm 0.096 - 0.100 in Light Green
2.79 - 2.89 mm 0.110 - 0.114 in Silver
3.13 - 3.23 mm 0.123 - 0.127 in Yellow
3.47 - 3.57 mm 0.137 - 0.141 in Light Blue
3.81 - 3.91 mm 0.150 - 0.154 in Orange
1-2-3-4-5 Reverse Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring

Clutch Pack Travel Specification - 0.93 - 1.82 mm (0.037 - 0.072 in)
Retaining Ring Thickness Ring Identification Color
Metric English
NOTE:

After measuring clutch pack travel, determine if the measurement is within the specification. If the measurement is not within the specification, measure the thickness of the existing retaining ring, and then choose a thicker or thinner retaining ring that will bring the measurement within specification.

1.91 - 2.01 mm 0.075 - 0.079 in Light Blue
2.25 - 2.35 mm 0.089 - 0.093 in Orange
2.59 - 2.69 mm 0.102 - 0.106 in Dark Green
2.92 - 3.02 mm 0.115 - 0.119 in Yellow
3.26 - 3.36 mm 0.128 - 0.132 in Purple
RENDER: 1.0x

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