1942 - 1947 Chevrolet Shop Manual



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	Fig. 115, turn the large nut against the clamp, pulling out the retainer.	Clutch Reassembly 1. Install the pressure plate in the cover assembly, making sure to line up the two "O" marks: one on the driving lug of the pressure plate and the other on the flange of the cover, Fig. 112. This must be done to insure proper clutch balance. 2. Install the three pressure plate retracting springs, Fig. 112. The clutch is now ready to reassemble to the engine. 3. Hand-crank the engine until the "X" mark on the flywheel is at the bottom. Install the clutch disc, pressure plate, and cover assembly and support them with the clutch pilot tool. Turn the clutch assembly until the "X" mark on the clutch cover lines up with the "X" mark on the flywheel, Fig. 117. Then install the attaching

	Fig. 115—Clutch Pilot Bearing Retainer Remover The roller bearing may now be removed with the fingers. Before installing the bearing, it should be packed with a very small amount of special high temperature grease. The bearing may then be installed in place at the end of the crankshaft. The special driver shown in Fig. 116 should be used when installing a new retainer.


		Fig. 117-lnstalling Clutch Assembly bolts, tightening each one a turn at a time to prevent distorting the cover as the spring pressure is being taken up. Remove the clutch pilot tool. 4. Pack the ball seat in the fork with a small amount of high-melting point grease. Install a new spring retainer in the groove of the clutch fork if the old retainer is worn or damaged. Reassemble the fork in position in the clutch housing and snap the fork onto the ball. CAUTION—Make certain the retainer is installed with the high side of the retainer UP, away from the bottom of the ball bearing, and the open end of retainer on the horizontal.
	Fig. 116—Clutch Pilot Bearing Retainer Inserter This driver is constructed with a centering collar which fits in the pilot hole and has a pilot on its end centering in the bearing. In operation a retainer is placed on the end of the driver with the flat side toward the bearing. The tool is placed into position with the centering collar in the transmission pilot hole in the flywheel housing. The handle is then moved forward until the retainer begins to enter the hole in the flywheel. Tap the end of the driver lightly with a hammer until the retainer is seated.