Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 315

Fig. 40: Installing Low/Reverse Reaction Plate With Flat Side Up
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24. Install low/reverse reaction plate (1) with flat side up. See Fig. 40

1 - LOW/REVERSE REACTION PLATE (FLAT SIDE UP)

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Fig. 41: Installing New Tapered Snap Ring (Tapered Side Out)
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25. Install a new tapered snap ring (2) (tapered side out). See Fig. 41.

1 - SCREWDRIVER
2 - TAPERED SNAP RING (INSTALL AS SHOWN)

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Fig. 42: Proper Snap Ring Orientation
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26. Make sure that the snap ring ends are oriented as shown. See Fig. 42.

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Fig. 43: Checking Low/Reverse Clutch Clearance
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27. Measure low/reverse clutch pack. Set up dial indicator (1) as shown. Press down clutch pack with finger

and zero dial indicator. Record measurement in four (4) places and take average reading. See Fig.
43.Low/Reverse clutch pack clearance is 0.84 to 1.60 mm (0.033 to 0.063 inch).

28. Select the proper low/reverse reaction plate to achieve specifications.

1 - DIAL INDICATOR
2 - DIAL INDICATOR TIP TOOL 6268
3 - HOOK TOOL

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