Direct Clutch: Assembly: Overview

Install drive plates, driven plates, dish plate and retaining plates in direct clutch drum.
CAUTION: Take care with the order of plates.
- VQ35DE models
- Snap ring (1)
- Retaining plate (2)
- Drive plate (3)
- Driven plate (4)
- Dish plate (5)
- Drive plate/Driven plate: 5/4
Fig 1: Identifying Drive Plates, Driven Plates, Dish Plate And Retaining Plates In Direct Clutch Drum (VQ35DE Models)
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- VK45DE models
- Snap ring (1)
- Retaining plate (2)
- Drive plate (3)
- Driven plate (4)
- Dish plate (5)
- Drive plate/Driven plate: 6/6
Fig 2: Identifying Drive Plates, Driven Plates, Dish Plate And Retaining Plates In Direct Clutch Drum (VK45DE Models)
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Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, install snap ring in direct clutch drum.

Fig 3: Identifying Direct Clutch Drum Snap Ring
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