3-5 and Reverse Clutch Plate Installation

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Fig 1: 3-5 and Reverse Clutch Plate

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Callout	Component Name
1	3-5 Reverse Clutch Apply Ring CAUTION: Ensure apply ring legs are positioned into the 3-5 reverse clutch piston. Failure to do so may cause damage to the 3-5 reverse clutch assembly.
2	3-5 Reverse Clutch (Waved) Plate
3	3-5 Reverse Clutch Plate Procedure Install Qty: 4 plates - 6L45/6L50/6L80 Install Qty: 5 plates - 6L90
4	3-5 Reverse Clutch Plate Assembly Procedure Install Qty: 4 plates - 6L45/6L50/6L80 Install Qty: 5 plates - 6L90
5	3-5 Reverse Clutch Backing Plate
6	3-5 Reverse 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. After retaining ring is installed check 1-2-3-4 and 3-5 reverse clutch housing for weld leak. Refer to 3-5 Reverse Clutch Housing Inspection Assembled earlier in this procedure. 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 3-5 Reverse Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring Measurement (6L80/6L90) .