Tower "II" , assembling

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Fig 1: Tower "II", Assembling

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Replace rectangular rings - 3 - and O-ring - 2 - on input shaft at clutch "E" - 1 -.
Before inserting, thinly coat rectangular rings - 3 - and O-ring - 2 - with Vaseline. Use only Vaseline, other lubricating substances cause functional problems in the hydraulic transmission control.
Make sure that rectangular rings - 3 - are fully seated all around in the input shaft groove.

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch "A" and Clutch "E"

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Press clutch "A" - 2 - onto clutch "E" - 1 - until stop.

Fig 3: Identifying Circlip and Input Shaft

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Install circlip - 2 - on input shaft - 1 -.

Fig 4: Identifying Clutch "B" and Clutch "A" Axial Needle Bearing

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Place axial needle bearing - 2 - onto clutch "A" - 1 -.
Attach clutch "B" - 3 - onto disc carrier of clutch "A" , using short lifting/turning motions.

All clutch discs "B" must engage in sequence in plate carrier of clutch "A".

Check whether all plates are engaged, to do so lift clutch "B" a few millimeters and let fall.

If this produces a metallic sound, all plates are engaged.
If only a muted sound is heard, not all plates are engaged.

Fig 5: Identifying Tower "II", Clutch "B" and Adjustment Shim

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Place adjustment shim - 2 - onto clutch "B" - 1 -.