Stage5 Installation Guide
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Remove the C4 retaining rings while compressing the backing plate. Remove
the C4 clutch pack. Remove the C4 piston. Remove 3 spring sets from Apply
Plate. Discard OEM Apply Plate and Clutch Pack.
Remove plastic thrust washer from the front of the P1 carrier. Using assembly
gel install the washer onto steel shim provided, index tangs on washer to slots
in shim. Apply assembly gel to the rear side of the shim and install onto the P1
carrier (shim towards carrier) indexing into the slots on the carrier. Make sure
the shim and washer are all the way (down) evenly onto the carrier. Install thrust
bearing to the rear of the P1 carrier, retaining with assembly gel. Install P1 the
carrier into the P1 ring gear in case.
Lubricate and install C-4 piston furnished with the Air Bleed hole into line the with
top of case at the 12 o’clock position. Install return springs onto the new .250
Pressure Plate and install with groove side up. Install C-4 clutch pack (fur
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nished). Starting with Friction against Apply Plate and alternating with Kolene®
Steel.
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Step 2
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Step 1
After the torque converter is removed place the transmission into a holder or stand
it up in a drain pan on floor. Place transmission with bell housing down. Remove
the rear extension housing as an assembly. Remove park pawl pin, park pawl, C5
return spring assembly. Remove P3 sun gear and thrust bearing.
NOTE:
Pay attention to the directional install of Torrington bearing. Inverting
bearings will result in Extreme Damage.
Grasp the main shaft splines and lift straight up to remove the main shaft, P2
sun gear and spacer. Remove P2 planet carrier and thrust bearing. Remove C5
clutch pack and backing plate. Remove P1 planet carrier assembly and thrust
bearing. By lifting up with a slight twisting motion leaves the P1 ring gear in place.
We recommend performing all C4 clutch modifications first.
Step 2
Summary of Contents for Stage 4
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