Second Clutch Assemble

Tools Required: 

J 28585  Snap Ring Remover. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Identifying Second Clutch Piston, Sleeves & Seals
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IMPORTANT: Soak the new clutch plates in automatic transmission fluid for at least 2 hours before replacing them.
1. Inspect that the sliding surface of the clutch plates are not worn or burnt. If the clutch plates are worn or burnt, replace them.
2. Apply automatic transmission fluid to the new second clutch piston and second clutch piston sleeve seals.
3. Install the new second clutch piston outer seal (209) onto the second clutch piston (210).
4. Install the new second clutch piston sleeve seals (211, 213) onto the second clutch piston sleeve (212).
5. Apply automatic transmission fluid to the inner surfaces of the fluid pump stator shaft assembly.
6. Press the second clutch piston (210) and the second clutch piston sleeve (21) into the fluid pump stator shaft assembly.
Fig 2: View Of Second Clutch Spring Assembly Retaining Ring
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IMPORTANT: Do not damage the fluid pump stator shaft assembly.
7. Install the second clutch spring assembly retaining ring (214).
Fig 3: View Of Second Clutch Spring Assembly
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8. Install the second clutch spring assembly (215) onto the second clutch piston with the spring side up.
Fig 4: View Of Second Clutch Plates
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IMPORTANT: Make sure you have the correct number of clutch plates, and that they are in the correct order.
9. Install the second clutch apply plate (216).
10. Install the 2 steel plates (218) and the 3 fiber plates (217).
11. Install the second clutch backing plate (219).
Fig 5: View Of Second Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring
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12. Using J 28585  install the second clutch backing plate retaining ring (220). See Special Tools . Make sure that the end gap of the retaining ring is not aligned with any of the cutouts.