Direct Clutch Assembly: Assembly

Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Piston And Clutch Return Spring

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Lightly lubricate the new pistons with petroleum jelly.
- Direct clutch piston.
- Direct clutch return spring.
- Direct clutch balance piston.

Fig 2: Locating Direct Clutch Piston

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Install a new direct clutch piston.

Fig 3: Locating Clutch Balance Piston And Return Spring

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Install the direct clutch return spring and a new balance piston.

Fig 4: Identifying Snap Ring With Special Tools

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Using the special tools, install the snap ring.

Fig 5: Installing Plates

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NOTE: The direct clutch plates are installed in an alternating sequence, starting with an externally splined steel plate, then an internally splined friction plate, with the pressure plate on the top just under the snap ring.

Install the plates.
- Externally splined steel plates.
- Internally splined friction plates.
- Pressure plate.

Fig 6: Locating Snap Ring

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Install the snap ring.

Fig 7: Checking Snap Ring And Pressure Plate Clearance With Specifications

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Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the snap ring and the pressure plate.