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Assembly Procedure

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  1. Apply a coat of ATF to new O-rings, then install them to the piston.
    Fig 1: Installing O-Ring
    G02291556Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. NOTE: After installing the drum, ensure that the piston rotates smoothly by hand. If not, the O-ring may be caught.
  2. Apply a coat of ATF to inside of the clutch drum, then install the piston while rotating it by hand.
  3. Install the return spring.
  4. Position the spring retainer.
    5. CAUTION: Depress the spring retainer only enough to install the snap ring. Overpressing will damage the retainer component edges.
    Fig 2: Installing Snap Ring
    G02291557Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the SSTs  in the clutch drum as shown.
  6. Install the snap ring.
  7. Remove the SSTs  .
  8. Install the drive plates and driven plates in the order as shown in the figure.
    Fig 3: Installing Drive & Driven Plates
    G02291558Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the retaining plate.
  10. Install the snap ring.
  11. Place the direct clutch upside down, then install the one-way clutch and retainer.
  12. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 4: Installing One-Way Clutch & Retainer
    G02291559Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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