Forward Clutch And Overrun Clutch: Assembly

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Install D-rings and oil seals on forward clutch piston and overrun clutch piston.
- Take care with direction of oil seal.
- Apply ATF to both parts.
Fig 1: Installing D-Rings And Oil Seals On Forward Clutch Piston And Overrun Clutch Piston
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Install overrun clutch piston assembly on forward clutch piston while turning it slowly.
- Apply ATF to inner surface of forward clutch piston.
Fig 2: Installing Overrun Clutch Piston Assembly On Forward Clutch Piston
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Install forward clutch piston assembly on forward clutch drum while turning it slowly.
- Apply ATF to inner surface of drum.
Fig 3: Installing Forward Clutch Piston Assembly On Forward Clutch Drum
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Align notch in forward clutch piston with groove in forward clutch drum.

Fig 4: Aligning Notch In Forward Clutch Piston With Groove In Forward Clutch Drum
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Install return spring on piston.
Install spring retainer on return springs.
1. Return spring: Refer to "CLUTCH AND BRAKE RETURN SPRINGS ".
Fig 5: Installing Spring Retainer On Return Springs
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Set Tool on spring retainer and install snap ring while compressing return springs.
- Set Tool directly above return springs.
- Do not expand snap ring excessively.
  
  Fig 6: Installing Snap Ring
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- Do not align snap ring gap with spring retainer stopper.
Fig 7: Identifying Snap Ring And Spring Retainer Stopper
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Install drive plates, driven plates, retaining plate and dish plate for overrun clutch.
Install snap ring for overrun clutch.
- Do not expand snap ring excessively.
Fig 8: Installing Snap Ring On Overrun Clutch
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Measure clearance between overrun clutch retaining plate and snap ring.
If not within allowable limit, select proper retaining plate.
1. Specified clearance
2. Standard: 1.0 - 1.4 mm (0.039 - 0.055 in)
3. Allowable limit: 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
4. Overrun clutch retaining plate: Refer to "OVERRUN CLUTCH ".
Fig 9: Measuring Clearance Between Overrun Clutch Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
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Install drive plates, driven plates, retaining plate and dish plate for forward clutch.
Take care with the order and direction of plates.
Install snap ring for forward clutch.
- Do not expand snap ring excessively.
Fig 10: Installing Snap Ring On Forward Clutch
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Measure clearance between forward clutch retaining plate and snap ring.
If not within allowable limit, select proper retaining plate.
1. Specified clearance
2. Standard: 0.45 - 0.85 mm (0.0177 - 0.0335 in)
3. Allowable limit: 1.85 mm (0.0728 in)
4. Forward clutch retaining plate: Refer to "FORWARD CLUTCH "
Fig 11: Measuring Clearance Between Forward Clutch Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
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Check operation of forward clutch.
Refer to "FORWARD CLUTCH AND OVERRUN CLUTCH ".

Fig 12: Checking Operation Of Forward Clutch
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Check operation of overrun clutch.
Refer to "FORWARD CLUTCH AND OVERRUN CLUTCH ".

Fig 13: Checking Operation Of Overrun Clutch
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