Direct Clutch: Assembly

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 Retaining Plate And Driven Plate
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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 Snap Ring, Retaining Plate, Drive Plate, Driven Plate And Drive Plate/Driven Plate (VK45DE Models)
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Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, install snap ring in direct clutch drum.

Fig 3: Identifying Snap Ring In High And Low Reverse Clutch Drum
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