Carrier Component Assembly

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Install the bearing and the snap ring.

Fig 1: Installing Bearing And Snap Ring
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Install the low one-way clutch and the side plate.
Install the low one-way clutch inner race.

Fig 2: Installing Low One-Way Clutch Inner Race
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Verify that the low one-way clutch inner race rotates smoothly when turned clockwise.
- If the inner race does not rotate smoothly, replace the low one-way clutch.

Fig 3: Rotating Low One-Way Clutch Inner Race Clockwise

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Verify that the low one-way clutch inner race locks when turned counter clockwise.
- If the inner race does not lock, replace the low one-way clutch.
Remove the low one-way clutch inner race.
Install new seal rings to the low clutch piston.

Fig 4: Installing Seal Rings To Low Clutch Piston
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Install the low clutch piston.

Fig 5: Installing Low Clutch Piston
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Install the return spring.

Fig 6: Installing Return Spring
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Install the cancel cover.
CAUTION:
- Be sure to center the SSTs on the low clutch drum. Otherwise, the return spring can be damaged.
Fig 7: Installing Cancel Cover
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Install the SSTs as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
- Do not compress the cancel cover excessively. Doing so can damage the return spring.
Fig 8: Installing SST To Cancel Cover
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Compress the cancel cover using the SST.

Fig 9: Compressing Cancel Cover Using SST
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Install the snap ring.
Remove the SSTs.
Apply ATF to the plates of the low clutch.
CAUTION:
- If the dished plate is not installed in the specified direction, it may be damaged or not operate properly. Install the plate exactly as shown in the figure.
Install the plates and the snap ring to the low clutch drum in the following order:
Dished-Driven-Drive-Driven-Drive-Driven-Drive-Driven-Drive-Driven-Drive-Retaining

Fig 10: Installing Plates And Snap Ring To Low Clutch Drum
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Install the low one-way clutch inner race to the transmission case.
Install the low clutch drum to the transmission case correctly.
WARNING:
- Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing injury to the eyes. Wear protective eye wear whenever using compressed air.
CAUTION:
- Applying compressed air to the assembled clutch pack for more than 3 s at a time will damage the seal.
- Do not apply compressed air for more than the aforementioned time when testing the system.
Fig 11: Installing Low Clutch Drum To Transmission Case
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Apply compressed air to the part indicated in the figure and inspect the low clutch operation.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the seal rings.
Air pressure

390 kPa {4.0 kgf/cm ² , 57 psi} max.

Fig 12: Applying Compressed Air To Low Clutch Fluid Passage
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Remove the low clutch drum from the transmission case.

Measure the clearance between the retaining plate and the snap ring.

If the clearance is not within the specification, adjust the clearance by installing the correct retaining plate.

Fig 13: Measuring Clearance Between Retaining Plate And Snap Ring

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Specification

0.9-1.3 mm {0.036-0.051 in}

Retaining plate sizes

mm {in}
3.8 {0.150}	4.0 {0.157}	4.2 {0.165}
4.4 {0.173}	4.6 {0.181}	4.8 {0.189}

Install the bearing race, internal gear, and the bearing.

Fig 14: Installing Bearing Race, Internal Gear And Bearing
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Install the bearing race, rear carrier, and the bearing.

Fig 15: Installing Bearing Race, Rear Carrier And Bearing
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Install the rear sun gear.

Fig 16: Installing Rear Sun Gear
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Install the bearing to the front carrier with the black surface facing rear side.

Fig 17: Installing Bearing To Front Carrier With Black Surface Facing Rear Side
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Install the front carrier, snap ring, and the bearing.

Fig 18: Installing Front Carrier, Snap Ring And Bearing
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