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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3 - 5 Reverse Clutch

Clutch Pack Travel Specification - 1.21 - 1.79 mm (0.048 - 0.070 in)
Retaining Ring Thickness O.D. 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.

1.61 - 1.71 mm 0.063 - 0.067 in Gray
1.88 - 1.98 mm 0.074 - 0.078 in Light Green
2.15 - 2.25 mm 0.085 - 0.089 in Yellow
2.42 - 2.52 mm 0.095 - 0.099 in None
2.69 - 2.79 mm 0.106 - 0.110 in Purple
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 Clutch

Clutch Pack Travel Specification - 1.53 - 1.99 mm (0.060 - 0.078 in)
Retaining Ring Thickness O.D. 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.

2.42 - 2.52 mm 0.095 - 0.099 in None
2.69 - 2.79 mm 0.106 - 0.110 in Purple
2.96 - 3.06 mm 0.117 - 0.120 in Light Blue
3.23 - 3.33 mm 0.127 - 0.131 in Orange
3.50 - 3.60 mm 0.138 - 0.142 in White
4 - 5 - 6 Clutch

Clutch Pack Travel Specification - 1.28 - 1.89 mm (0.050 - 0.074 in)
Retaining Ring Thickness O.D. 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.

1.60 - 1.70 mm 0.063 - 0.067 in Yellow
2.02 - 2.12 mm 0.080 - 0.083 in None
2.44 - 2.54 mm 0.096 - 0.100 in Purple
Low/Reverse Clutch

Clutch Pack Travel Specification - 1.30 - 2.07 mm (0.051 - 0.081 in)
Retaining Ring Thickness O.D. 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.

1.85 - 1.95 mm 0.073 - 0.077 in Yellow
2.26 - 2.36 mm 0.089 - 0.093 in None
2.67 - 2.77 mm 0.105 - 0.109 in Purple
RENDER: 1.0x

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