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Direct Clutch: Reassembly

  1. Coat "O" rings with ATF. To complete reassembly, reverse disassembly procedure. Ensure piston return spring snap ring or oil seal ring is fully seated and ring ends do not align with claw area on spring retainer of piston return spring.
  2. With clutch drum open area facing upward, install plates and discs, starting with a plate and then alternating with a disc. Install appropriate number of plates and discs.
  3. Install flange with flat end facing toward disc. Install snap ring. Place clutch drum on overdrive support. Measure piston stroke with a dial indicator while applying 57-114 psi (4-8 kg/cm2 ) to piston supply port. See Fig 2.
  4. Piston stroke should be .054-.063" (1.37-1.60 mm). If piston stroke is not within specification, check for incorrectly assembled components. Recheck piston stroke measurement.
  5. If piston stroke is not within specification, install different thickness flange. Flanges are available in thicknesses of .118" (3.00 mm) to .146" (3.70 mm) in .004" (.10 mm) increments.
  6. Install thrust washer in clutch drum. Align tabs of clutch discs. Install direct clutch assembly on forward clutch assembly. Measure distance from end of direct clutch to shaft end of forward clutch. Distance should be 2.803" (71.2 mm). See Fig 3. If distance is not within specification, components may be incorrectly assembled.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Direct Clutch Assembly
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Fig 2: Measuring Piston Stroke
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Fig 3: Checking Direct Clutch Installation
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