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Technical Service Information

CHRYSLER A500, A518, A618 SERIES


OVERDRIVE CLUTCH AND OD/DIRECT CLUTCH
IDENTIFICATION AND USAGE BY MODEL

Overdrive Clutch Identification And Proper Assembly


Refer to Figure 1 for the proper assembly procedure and identification of the Overdrive Clutch components for
all models. Notice that the first design clutch stack is not recommended, and there are two snap rings that go in
first, one being flat and one being waved.

OD/Direct Clutch Identification And Proper Assembly


It is very easy to incorrectly assemble the Overdrive Direct Clutch pack. There are two different thickness of
the steel plates and two different thickness of the pressure plates used in the OD/Direct clutch pack. Not being
aware of the differences will allow you to mis-assemble this clutch pack. Follow the steps below and refer to
Figures 2, 3, and 4, to correctly identify which design level you are working with, and properly assemble this
critical drum. If a mis-assembly occurs here it will create no reverse or bind-up on 3-4 shift.
Step No. 1 - Identify which design level pressure plate that you are using by measuring the thickness of the
"Lug Area". The 1st design level pressure plate will measure approximately .215" in thickness and the 2nd
design level pressure plate will measure approximately .085" in thickness, as shown in Figure 2.
Step No. 2 - Identify which design level steel plates that you are using by measuring the thickness. The 1st
design level steel plates will measure approximately .070" in thickness and the 2nd design level steel plates will
measure approximately .055" in thickness, as shown in Figure 2.
Step No. 3 - If all First Design steels and pressure plate are being used, refer to the chart in Figure 3 to identify
the OD Direct clutch housing that you have, as well as the number of steel plates and lined plates for that
housing.
If all Second Design steels and pressure plate are being used, refer to the chart in Figure 4 to identify the OD
Direct clutch housing that you have, as well as the number of steel plates and lined plates for that housing.

SPECIAL NOTE: "Always" use the special tools and procedures to measure and
determine the correct thickness Overdrive Piston Shim that your set-up requires. An
incorrect shim selection may also cause, no reverse or tie-up on 3-4 shift.

SERVICE INFORMATION:
OD/Direct Pressure Plate (1st Design .215" Thick) ...................................................................... 4461031
OD/Direct Steel Plate (1st Design .070" Thick) ........................................................................... 4461054
OD/Direct Pressure Plate (2nd Design .085" Thick) .................................................................... 4461183
OD/Direct Steel Plate (2nd Design .055" Thick) .......................................................................... 4864053
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Technical Service Information

PROPER OVERDRIVE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY AND USAGE


OD Clutch Reaction Plate
OD Clutch Pack OD Clutch "Waved" Snap Ring
OD Clutch "Flat" Snap Ring
OD Clutch Pressure Plate

For Proper "OD/Direct" Clutch


Assembly And I.D. Refer To
{ Figures 2, 3, And 4

OD Clutch "Round"
Snap Ring

OVERDRIVE CLUTCH USAGE CHART


Illustration REACTION STEEL FRICTION PRESSURE
Number MODEL PLATE PLATES PLATES PLATE
1 A500, Early Version Thick-.376" 1 2 Thick-.376"
2 A500, Later Version Thin-.215" 2 3 Thick-.376"
3 A518, Except Diesel Engine Thin-.215" 3 4 Thin-.215"
4 A518, With Diesel Engine Thin-.215" 5 5 None **
4 A618, All Models Thin-.215" 5 5 None **
** Normal Steel Plate Serves As Pressure Plate
Illustration No. 1 Illustration No. 2 Illustration No. 3 Illustration No. 4

"Not Recommended"
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CHRYSLER A500 AND A518 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS


OD/DIRECT CLUTCH I.D. AND USAGE

{
.215" = First Design Pressure Plate

.085" = Second Design Pressure Plate

{
.070" = First Design Steel Plate

.055" = Second Design Steel Plate

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Figure 2

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CHRYSLER A500 AND A518 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS


OD/DIRECT CLUTCH I.D. AND USAGE

There are currently four different Overdrive/Direct clutch housings dependent on the engine size and the
transmission model you are working on. If it becomes necessary to replace the drum, measure the distance
between the top of snap ring groove and the top of the housing, as shown below, and use the chart below to
determine the amount of friction plates and steel plates for the model you are working on. Choosing the wrong
amount may create a tie-up on the 3-4 shift, or a no reverse condition. The number of lined and steel plates in
this chart, are based upon FIRST DESIGN PARTS.

TRANSMISSION LINED STEEL MEASUREMENT


A500 (40RH) 3.9L 5 4 .485"
A500 (42RH) 5.2L 6 5 .350"
A518/A618 8 7 .100"

MEASURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN


TOP OF THE DRUM AND TOP OF THE
SNAP RING GROOVE AS SHOWN

OVERDRIVE/DIRECT CLUTCH HOUSING

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CHRYSLER A500 AND A518 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS


OD/DIRECT CLUTCH I.D. AND USAGE

There are currently four different Overdrive/Direct clutch housings dependent on the engine size and the
transmission model you are working on. If it becomes necessary to replace the drum, measure the distance
between the top of snap ring groove and the top of the housing, as shown below, and use the chart below to
determine the amount of friction plates and steel plates for the model you are working on. Choosing the wrong
amount may create a tie-up on the 3-4 shift, or a no reverse condition. The number of lined and steel plates in
this chart, are based upon SECOND DESIGN PARTS.

TRANSMISSION LINED STEEL MEASUREMENT


A500 (40RH) 3.9L 6 5 .485"
A500 (42RH) 5.2L 8 7 .350"
A518/A618 10 9 .100"

MEASURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN


TOP OF THE DRUM AND TOP OF THE
SNAP RING GROOVE AS SHOWN

OVERDRIVE/DIRECT CLUTCH HOUSING

Copyright © 2001 ATSG


Figure 4
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