Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Installation

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Low And Reverse Clutch Piston Components

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Callout	Component Name
1	Low and Reverse Clutch Piston NOTE: DT-47807 protector prevents the piston seal lip from damage during installation. Apply a thin coat of ATF to the ID of DT-47807 protector to ease the installation of the piston. Special Tools DT-47807 Clutch Piston Seal Protector
2	Low and Reverse Clutch Spring
3	Low and Reverse Clutch Spring Retainer CAUTION: Regulate the air pressure to 276 kPa (40 psi) maximum. High pressure could cause the piston to over travel and damage the piston seals. Procedure Place the retainer onto DT-47794-1 which is part of DT-47794 compressor. Compressing the spring using DT-47794-2 which is part of DT-47794 compressor, will install the retainer into the retainer groove. Apply shop air to the clutch fluid feed hole in the clutch housing to verify proper piston operation. Special Tools DT-47794 Spring Compressor

Callout

Component Name

Low and Reverse Clutch Piston

NOTE:

DT-47807 protector prevents the piston seal lip from damage during installation. Apply a thin coat of ATF to the ID of DT-47807 protector to ease the installation of the piston.

Special Tools
DT-47807 Clutch Piston Seal Protector

Low and Reverse Clutch Spring

Low and Reverse Clutch Spring Retainer

CAUTION:

Regulate the air pressure to 276 kPa (40 psi) maximum. High pressure could cause the piston to over travel and damage the piston seals.

Procedure

Place the retainer onto DT-47794-1 which is part of DT-47794 compressor. Compressing the spring using DT-47794-2 which is part of DT-47794 compressor, will install the retainer into the retainer groove.
Apply shop air to the clutch fluid feed hole in the clutch housing to verify proper piston operation.

Special Tools
DT-47794 Spring Compressor