1-2-3-4 Clutch Piston Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying 1-2-3-4 Clutch Piston

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Callout	Component Name
1	1-2-3-4 Clutch Piston
2	1-2-3-4 Clutch Spring CAUTION: Ensure the clutch spring is centered on the piston with the tabs facing up. Failure to do so may cause damage to the clutch assembly.
3	1-2-3-4 Clutch Piston Dam Assembly TIP: Lubricate the inner and outer surfaces of the dam assembly with ATF in order to ease installation into the piston. Install the tabs facing up.
4	1-2-3-4 Clutch Piston Dam Retaining Ring CAUTION: Use care when compressing the 1-2-3-4 clutch spring and dam assembly. Compressing the dam assembly too much may damage it. CAUTION: Refer to Retaining Ring Reuse Caution . Special Tool DT 38734 Intermediate Spring Compressor Adapter For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .