September 16, 2020
Critical Assembly Tips for Success with the 68RFE Smart-Tech® Overdrive Clutch Housing Kit
Presented by Sonnax
It's easy to upgrade Chrysler 68RFE clutch capacity with the Smart-Tech overdrive clutch housing kit 72960-18K, but there are five key assembly steps you have to get right for the best results:
- Verify You Have a Late-Style Retainer
- Inspect Input Clutch Hub for Wear
- Correctly Install Adapter Sleeve
- Check UD/OD/R Clearance
- Prep Bolts for Installation with Loctite®
These steps are often overlooked or not well understood. Sonnax highly recommends watching this video before you begin a rebuild, whether you are transmission professional or a first-time DIYer. All of the information shared also can be found in the product instructions.
Note: This video features 72960-16K, a discontinued version of the Smart-Tech kit easily identified by its gold housing and 12 anchor plate screws. The current version of the kit, 72960-18K, delivers all the same great performance upgrades and installs the same way. The only difference is its silver housing and 18 anchor plate screws.
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