Low & Reverse Brake: Assembly

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Install D-ring and oil seal on piston.
- Take care with the direction of the oil seal.
- Apply ATF to both parts.
Fig 1: Installing D-Ring And Oil Seal On Piston
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Stand transmission case.
Install piston assembly on transmission case while turning it slowly.
- Apply ATF to inner surface of transmission case.
Fig 2: Installing Piston Assembly On Transmission Case
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Install return springs and spring retainer on piston.
1. Return spring: Refer to "CLUTCH AND BRAKE RETURN SPRINGS ".
Fig 3: Installing Return Springs And Spring Retainer On Piston
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Install snap ring while compressing return springs.
- Set Tool directly above return springs.
Fig 4: Installing Snap Ring
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Install drive plates, driven plates, retaining plates and dished plates.
- Do not align the projections on the two dished plates.
- Make sure to put the plates in the correct order and direction.
Fig 5: Identifying Projections On Dish Plates
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Install snap ring.
- Do not expand snap ring excessively.
Fig 6: Installing Snap Ring
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Measure clearance between retaining plate and snap ring. If not within allowable limit, select proper retaining plate (front side).
1. Specified clearance
2. Standard: 1.4 - 1.8 mm (0.055 - 0.071 in)
3. Allowable limit: 2.8 mm (0.110 in)
4. Retaining plate: Refer to "LOW & REVERSE BRAKE ".
Fig 7: Measuring Clearance Between Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
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Check operation of low and reverse brake.
Refer to "LOW & REVERSE BRAKE ".

Fig 8: Checking Operation Of Low And Reverse Brake
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