48RE Front (Direct) Torqkit Installation | RTK-4801

Components:

8 pcs SS OD Splined Friction

8 pcs SS ID Splined Friction

1 Thin Apply Plate

1 Stepped Backing Plate

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Caution: Only install this kit in a 48RE drum. Do not install in a 3- or 4-clutch

drum machined to fit extra frictions.

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1. With piston assembled into drum, install 1 thin apply plate.

2. Install 1 SS OD splined friction plate, friction facing up away from thin apply plate.

3. Install 1 SS ID splined friction plate, friction facing up away from thin apply plate.

4. Continue alternating SS OD splined friction plates and SS ID splined friction plates until all

plates are installed, ending up with 1 SS ID splined friction plate as the last plate installed.

5. Install the stepped backing plate, followed by the waved (OE) snap ring.

Clearance should be in the range of .098” - .161”

Recommended input shaft endplay: .020” ± .010” / .508mm ± .254mm

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