1-2-3-4 Clutch Plate Installation

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Fig 1: View Of 1-2-3-4 Clutch Plate Assembly & Components

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Callout	Component Name
1	1-2-3-4 Clutch (Waved) Plate CAUTION: To avoid damaging the seal, first place J 46624-1 with the small chamfer end facing up and leave in place for at least 60 seconds.
2	1-2-3-4 Clutch Plate (Qty: 6) CAUTION: Ensure all clutch plates are centered in the housing. When installing the first steel clutch plate, ensure an opening between the external splines is centered over the missing snap ring groove punch in the housing. Align the external splines of each remaining steel clutch plate with the first steel clutch plate. Failure to do so may cause damage to the clutch assembly.
3	1-2-3-4 Clutch Plate Assembly (Qty: 6)
4	1-2-3-4 Clutch Backing Plate CAUTION: Align the external splines of the backing plate with the external splines of the steel clutch plates. Failure to do so may cause damage to the clutch assembly.
5	1-2-3-4 Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring CAUTION: Depending on the housing configuration, align the retaining ring gap with the missing snap ring groove punch in the housing or the offset punch in the housing. Failure to do so may cause damage to the clutch assembly. Tip: After the retaining ring is installed, determine clutch piston travel in order to verify if the correct selective retaining ring is being used. Refer to 1-2-3-4 Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring Measurement (6L50/80/90) .