4-5-6 Clutch Piston Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of 4-5-6 Clutch Piston Assembly & Components

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Callout	Component Name
1	4-5-6 Clutch Piston Assembly
2	4-5-6 Clutch Spring NOTE: Ensure the spring tabs are facing up during installation. Failure to do so may cause damage to the clutch assembly.
3	4-5-6 Clutch Piston Dam Assembly Tip: Lubricate the inner and outer sealing surfaces of the dam assembly with automatic transmission fluid (ATF) in order to ease installation into the piston.
4	4-5-6 Clutch Piston Dam Retaining Ring NOTE: Use care when compressing the 4-5-6 clutch piston assembly, spring and dam assembly. Compressing the dam assembly too much may damage it. NOTE: Refer to Retaining Ring Reuse Notice . Tip: Apply air to verify proper installation of all 4-5-6 clutch components. The piston should apply and release smoothly. Special Tool: J 43074 Clutch Spring Compressor. See Special Tools .