Chrysler — Clutch Housing Alignment
Repair & overhaul
From a Chrysler operator's manual covering: IND. 30, IND. 31, IND. 32, IND. 33, IND. 908A, IND. 931. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Before you start
- Failure to align clutch housing may result in hard shifting and gear disengagement.
Procedure
- Inspect housing face and engine block for dirt and burrs; clean.
- Install two dowel pins protruding beyond block face.
- Install clutch housing cap screws snug.
- Install fixture C-870 to flywheel or crankshaft flange.
- Rotate crankshaft and check housing bore runout; must not exceed .005 inch.
- Adjust housing if needed.
- Tighten cap screws 30 to 35 foot-pounds.
- Check rear face runout; must be within .002 inch.
- Ream dowel pin holes with Tool C-860 and install .512 inch oversize dowel pins if alignment was necessary.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- .005 inch bore runout
- .002 inch rear face
- 30 to 35 foot-pounds
Source: Chrysler operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.