Forward Clutch Assembly Assemble

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Tools Required

J 41231 Inner Seal Installer. See Special Tools .
J 23327 Return Spring Compressor. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Pressing Inner Seal Assembly Onto Forward Clutch Housing

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Assemble a new inner seal assembly (608) if the old seal was damaged and removed. Use an arbor press and the J 41231 in order to press the inner seal assembly onto the forward clutch housing (609). See Special Tools .

Fig 2: View Of Forward Clutch Piston Assembly & Forward Clutch Housing

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Assemble the forward clutch piston assembly (607) into the forward clutch housing (609). In order to ease assembly, lubricate the seals with transmission fluid.
With the snap ring tabs facing up, assemble the forward clutch return spring assembly (606) into the forward clutch housing (609).

Fig 3: View Of Forward Clutch Return Spring Snap Ring

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NOTE: Compress the return spring (606) only enough to install the snap ring (605), or damage may occur to the spring assembly (606).

Compress the return spring assembly. Use the J 23327 . See Special Tools .
Assemble the snap ring (605) in order to retain the forward clutch return spring.
Remove the J 23327 . See Special Tools .

Fig 4: Identifying Forward Clutch Plates

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Install the forward clutch waved plate (604).
Install the seven steel plates (603) and the seven new fiber plates (602) in alternating order beginning with a steel plate (603).
Install the forward clutch backing plate (601).
Install the forward clutch backing plate snap ring (600) in order to retain the clutch pack.