B2-Holding Clutch: Assembly

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Fig 1: Holding Clutch B2/B3 Seals

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1 - PISTON GUIDE RING	4 - B2 PISTON SEALING RING
2 - PISTON GUIDE RING SEALING RING	5 - B3 PISTON/B2 OUTER DISC CARRIER
3 - PISTON GUIDE RING SEALING RING	6 - B3 PISTON SEALING RING

Check all sealing rings (2-4, 6), replace if necessary. The rounded off edges on the sealing rings (2, 4, 6) must point outwards. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Holding Clutch B2

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1 - SNAP-RING	9 - B2 PISTON SEALING RING
2 - MULTIPLE DISC PACK	10 - B2 PISTON
3 - DISC SPRING	11 - PISTON GUIDE SEALING RING
4 - B2 AND B3 PISTON GUIDE	12 - PISTON GUIDE SEALING RING
5 - O-RING	13 - PISTON GUIDE RING
6 - B3 PISTON SEALING RING	14 - PISTON BACK PRESSURE DISC SPRING
7 - B3 PISTON SEALING RING	15 - SPRING PLATE
8 - B3 PISTON/B2 OUTER DISC CARRIER	16 - SNAP-RING

Assemble piston guide (4) and B3 piston (8) in the correct position. Verify that the missing tooth in the B3 piston/B2 outer disc carrier (8) is aligned with the centerline of the two threaded holes in the B2 and B3 piston guide (4). See Fig 2.

Insert B2 piston (10) in B3 piston (8). See Fig 2.

Fig 3: B2 Piston and Piston Guide Ring

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1 - VALVE

2 - PISTON GUIDE RING

3 - B2 PISTON

Insert piston guide ring (2). See Fig 3. The valve (1) in the piston guide ring must be on top.
Insert disc spring (14) and spring plate (15). Insert disc spring with the curvature towards the spring plate See Fig 2.
Place Multi-use Spring Compressor 8900 on the disc spring (14) and compress the spring until the groove for the snap-ring is exposed.
Insert snap-ring (16).
NOTE: Pay attention to sequence of discs. If the original clutch discs are reused, be sure to return the disc identified on disassembly as belonging on top of the disc spring (3) to its original location. Place new friction multiple-discs in ATF fluid for one hour before installing.
Insert disc spring (3) and multiple-disc pack (2) in the B2 outer multiple-disc carrier.
Insert snap-ring (1).

Fig 4: Measure B2 Clutch Clearance
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1 - PRESSING TOOL 8901

2 - B3 PISTON/B2 OUTER DISC CARRIER

NOTE: During the measurement the snap-ring must contact the upper bearing surface of the groove in the outer multiple-disc carrier.
Measure the B2 clutch pack clearance by mounting the Pressing Tool 8901 (1) on outer multiple disc. See Fig 4.

Using a lever press, compress pressing tool as far as the marking ring (the marking ring is still visible, see small arrow).

Fig 5: B2 Clutch Stack-up

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1 - B2 OUTER DISC CARRIER

2 - FRICTION DISCS

3 - DISC SPRING

4 - B2 PISTON

5 - OUTER MULTIPLE DISC - 1.8 MM (0.071 IN.)

6 - OUTER MULTIPLE DISC - 1.8 MM (0.071 IN.)

7 - OUTER MULTIPLE DISC - 6.5 MM (0.256 IN.)

8 - SNAP-RING

Using a feeler gauge, determine the play "L" at three points between the snap-ring (8) and outer multiple-disc (7). See Fig 5.
The correct clutch clearance is 1.9-2.3 mm (0.075-0.091 in.) for the four friction disc versions and 2.0-2.4 mm (0.079-0.095 in.) for the five disc versions.
Adjust with snap-ring (8), if necessary. Snap-rings are available in thicknesses of 2.9 mm (0.114 in.), 3.2 mm (0.126 in.), 3.5 mm (0.138 in.), 3.8 mm (0.150 in.), and 4.1 mm (0.162 in.).