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Forward Clutch Assembly: Assembly

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NOTE: Soak the clutch plates for 15 minutes in clean automatic transmission fluid.
  1. Install the forward clutch piston inner seal.
    Fig 1: Installing Forward Clutch Piston Inner Seal
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  2. Inspect the forward clutch piston check ball.
    • Check for freedom of movement and correct seating.
    • Clean with a suitable solvent, if necessary.
    • Replace the forward clutch piston assembly, if necessary.
      Fig 2: Inspecting Forward Clutch Piston
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    3. NOTE: Make sure the seal lip is facing upward.
    Fig 3: Installing Forward Clutch Piston Outer Seal
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  3. Install the forward clutch piston outer seal.
  4. Using the special tool, install the forward clutch piston.
    Fig 4: Installing Forward Clutch Piston
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  5. Install the steel forward clutch piston apply ring into the forward clutch piston groove.
    Fig 5: Installing Steel Forward Clutch Piston
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    6. CAUTION: To ensure durability, the notch between the spring fingers must be positioned so that both ends of the forward clutch piston apply ring are visible.
  6. Install the forward clutch piston return spring.
    1. Install the forward clutch piston return spring, with the spring fingers against the forward clutch piston apply ring.
    2. Make sure the notch is positioned so that both ends of the forward clutch piston apply ring are visible.
      Fig 6: Installing Forward Clutch Piston Return Spring
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  7. Install the forward clutch piston return spring retaining ring. Make sure it is correctly seated in the groove.
    Fig 7: Installing Forward Clutch Piston Return Spring Retaining Ring
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    8. NOTE: Soak the clutch plates for 15 minutes in clean automatic transmission fluid.
  8. Install the forward clutch pressure plates.
    1. Install the bottom forward clutch pressure plate.
    2. Install the forward clutch pressure spring.
    3. Install the forward clutch pressure plates.
    4. Install the top forward clutch pressure plate.
      Fig 8: Installing Bottom Forward Clutch Pressure Plate
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  9. Install the selective forward clutch pressure plate retaining ring.
    Fig 9: Installing Selective Forward Clutch Pressure Plate Retaining Ring
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  10. Check the stack-up clearance.
    • Using a feeler gauge, check the stack-up clearance in three places, 120 degrees apart.
    • If the clearance is not to specification, install the correct selective forward clutch pressure plate retaining ring and recheck the clearance. Refer to the Forward Clutch Pack .
      Fig 10: Installing Correct Selective Forward Clutch Pressure Plate
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    11. NOTE: Lightly lubricate the needle bearing with petroleum jelly to hold it in place during assembly.
    NOTE: The bearing large inner diameter radius must face inward.
    Fig 11: Installing Forward Clutch Needle Bearing
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  11. Install the No. 8B forward clutch needle bearing.
    12. NOTE: Stagger the interlocking opening on the seals 180 degrees apart.
    Fig 12: Installing Two New Cast Iron Forward Clutch Cylinder Seals In Grooves
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  12. Install the two new cast iron forward clutch cylinder seals in the grooves.
    13. NOTE: Lightly lubricate the thrust bearing with petroleum jelly to hold it in place during assembly.
    NOTE: The black side of the bearing must face upward.
    Fig 13: Installing Forward Clutch Thrust Bearing
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  13. Install the No. 9A forward clutch thrust bearing.
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