Forward Clutch Cylinder: Assembly

NOTE: The lip on the seal faces toward the bottom of the cylinder. Make sure the check ball moves freely.

Install a new inner piston seal.

Fig 1: Inner Piston Seal

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NOTE: Lightly coat all the seals with petroleum jelly during assembly.

Using the special tool, install the piston assembly.

Fig 2: Installing Piston Assembly

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Install the clutch return spring.

Fig 3: Clutch Return Spring

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CAUTION: Do not fully compress the return spring retainer.

Using the special tool, install the snap ring.

Fig 4: Installing Snap Ring Using Special Tool (307-015)

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Install the forward clutch plates.
1. Install the clutch packs.
2. Install the pressure plate.
3. Install the retaining ring.

Fig 5: Identifying Forward Clutch Plates

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Using the special tool, measure the clearance between the retaining ring and the clutch cylinder lip.

Fig 6: Measuring Clearance Between Retaining Ring And Clutch Cylinder Lip Using Special Tool (303-D027)

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If the clearance is not within specification, selective retaining rings are available. Check the clearance after installing the correct selective retaining ring.

SELECTIVE RETAINING RING

mm	Inch
1.37-1.47	0.054-0.058
1.65-1.75	0.065-0.069
1.93-2.03	0.076-0.080
2.21-2.31	0.087-0.091
2.49-2.59	0.098-0.102
2.77-2.87	0.109-0.113