Assembly Procedure

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Apply a coat of ATF to new O-rings, then install them to reverse and high clutch pistons.

Fig 1: Installing O-Rings
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Apply a coat of ATF to inside of reverse clutch piston, then install the high clutch piston into the reverse clutch piston while rotating the piston by hand.
Apply a coat of ATF to inside of drum, then install the reverse clutch piston into drum while rotating the piston by hand.
NOTE: After installing required parts to the piston, ensure that the piston rotates smoothly by hand. If not, the O-ring may be caught.
Install the return spring.
Install the spring retainer as follows.
1. Position the spring retainer.
2. Install the SSTs in clutch drum as shown.
3. Install the snap ring.
4. Remove the SSTs .
  CAUTION: Depress the spring retainer only enough to install the snap ring. Overpressing will damage the retainer component edges.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Snap Ring
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Install the plates and driven plates in the order as shown.

Fig 3: Installing Drive & Driven Plates
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Install the retaining plate.
Install the snap ring.

Fig 4: Installing Retaining Plate & Snap Ring
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