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Variable High Clutch Piston Installation

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Fig 1: Variable High Clutch Piston
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Variable High Clutch Piston Installation

Callout Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to Seal Reuse Caution .
Preliminary Procedure Lubricate all seals with automatic transmission fluid (ATF) prior to installation.
1 Variable High Clutch Piston Inner Seal
NOTE: Use a NEW seal.
2 Variable High Clutch Piston Dam Inner Seal
NOTE: Use a NEW seal.
3 Variable High Clutch Piston Dam Outer Seal
NOTE: Use a NEW seal.
4 Variable High Clutch Piston
Special Tools 
DT-48903  Spring Compressor
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
5 Variable High Clutch Piston Spring
6 Variable High Clutch Piston Outer Seal
NOTE: Use a NEW seal.
7 Variable High Clutch Piston Dam

Special Tools

  • DT-48903  Spring Compressor
  • DT-51669  Protector

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
8 Variable High Clutch Piston Dam Retaining Ring
CAUTION: Refer to Retaining Ring Reuse Caution .

Procedure 
Use a press and DT-48903  compressor against the variable high clutch piston dam to install the retaining ring.
NOTE: DO NOT exceed 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of travel below the snap ring groove when compressing the variable high clutch piston dam.
NOTE: Use a NEW retaining ring.

Special Tools 
DT-48903  Spring Compressor
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .