1st-Hold Clutch

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Remove the snap ring (A) with a screwdriver (B).

Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring With Screwdriver
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Remove the 1st clutch end-plate (A), the 1st clutch discs (B) (5), the 1st clutch wave-plates (C) (5), the disc spring (D) from the 1st clutch drum (E).

Fig 2: Identifying 1st Clutch End-Plate, 1st Clutch Discs, 1st Clutch Wave-Plates, Disc Spring And 1st Clutch Drum
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Measure the clearance between 1st-hold clutch plate B and the top disc using a feeler gauge (A) while pressing 1st-hold clutch plate B down. Take measurements in at least three places, and use the average as the actual clearance.
Clearance Between 1st-Hold Clutch Plate B and Top Disc

Service Limit: 0.6-1.0 mm (0.024-0.039 in)
- If the clearance is beyond the service limit, replace the 1st clutch assembly.
- If the clearance is within the service limit, go to step 4.
  
  Fig 3: Measuring Clearance Between 1st-Hold Clutch Plate And Top Disc Using Feeler Gauge
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Install the disc spring (A) on 1st-hold clutch plate B in the direction shown. Starting with the 1st clutch wave-plate, alternately install the clutch wave-plates (C) (5) and the clutch discs (D) (5) in the 1st clutch drum (E), then install the clutch end-plate (F) with the flat side toward the top disc.

Fig 4: Installing Disc Spring On 1st-Hold Clutch Plate B
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Install the snap ring using a screwdriver to secure the clutch end-plate.

Fig 5: Installing Snap Ring Using Screwdriver
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Check that the clutch piston moves by applying air pressure into the fluid passage.