Front Carrier, Input Clutch, Rear Internal Gear: Assembly

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Install input clutch component part (dish plate, drive plates, driven plates, and retaining plate) to input clutch drum.

Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Component Parts
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CAUTION: Check order of plates.
Install snap ring to input clutch drum using a flat-bladed screwdriver.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to scratch input clutch drum and input clutch retaining plate.
- Be careful not to damage snap ring.
Fig 2: Installing Snap Ring To Input Clutch Drum Using Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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Install needle bearing to input clutch assembly.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".

Fig 3: Installing Needle Bearing To Input Clutch Assembly
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Install O-ring (1) and seal rings (2) to input clutch assembly.

Fig 4: Locating Input Clutch Assembly O-Ring And Seal Rings
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Install snap ring (1) to front carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to expand snap ring excessively.

Fig 5: Locating Front Carrier Assembly Snap Ring
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Compress snap ring (1) using flat-bladed screwdrivers (A).
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to scratch rear internal gear.
- Be careful not to damage snap ring.
Fig 6: Compressing Snap Ring Using Flat-Bladed Screwdrivers
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Install front carrier assembly and input clutch assembly to rear internal gear.
Install needle bearing (1) to front carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".

Fig 7: Locating Front Carrier Assembly Needle Bearing
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