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Installation Procedure

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Tools Required 

  1. Inspect the underdrive one-way clutch for correct installation by simultaneously placing the underdrive one-way clutch onto the rear of the underdrive clutch drum (1), holding the underdrive clutch drum stationary and rotating the underdrive one-way clutch (4) by hand.
    • The underdrive one-way clutch must turn freely in a counterclockwise direction (2) for correct installation. If the underdrive one-way clutch turns freely in a clockwise direction (3), the underdrive one-way clutch is installed backwards (upside down).
    • Remove the underdrive one-way clutch and reinstall correctly.
    • Repeat the above inspection to verify correct installation.
    Fig 1: Checking Underdrive One-Way Clutch Rotation
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  2. Install the underdrive one-way clutch (1) into transaxle case.
    Fig 2: Installing Underdrive One-Way Clutch
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  3. Install the underdrive one-way clutch anti-rattle clip (1) into the transaxle case.
    Fig 3: Installing Underdrive One-Way Clutch Anti-Rattle Clip
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  4. Apply J 36850  (3) to the underdrive one-way clutch thrust washer (2) in order to hold it in place on the rear of the underdrive clutch drum (1).
  5. Install the underdrive one-way clutch thrust washer in order to hold it in place on the rear of the underdrive clutch drum.
    Fig 4: Installing Underdrive One-Way Clutch Thrust Washer
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  6. Install the underdrive one-way clutch assembly (1) into the underdrive one-way clutch and underdrive brake assembly.
    Fig 5: Installing Underdrive One-Way Clutch Assembly
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  7. Measure the underdrive clutch assembly installation depth using a J 26900-6  .
    • Measure the installation depth from the top of the underdrive clutch drum support (2) to the top of the underdrive clutch drum (1). The underdrive clutch assembly installation depth should fall within 17.3-18.2 mm (0.681-0.717 in).
    • If the underdrive clutch assembly installation depth does not fall within specification, remove the underdrive clutch assembly and repeat the underdrive clutch assembly installation procedure until the underdrive clutch assembly installation depth is within specification.
    Fig 6: Measuring Underdrive Clutch Assembly Installation Depth Using J 26900-6
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