Forward and Overrun Clutches: Assembly

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Install D-rings and seal rings on forward clutch piston and overrun clutch piston.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse D-ring and seal ring.
- Take care with direction of seal ring.
- Apply ATF to both parts.
  
  Fig 1: Installing D-Rings And Seal Rings On Forward Clutch Piston & Overrun Clutch Piston
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Install overrun clutch piston assembly on forward clutch piston by turning it slowly.
CAUTION: 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 by turning it slowly.
CAUTION: Apply ATF to inner surface of drum.

Fig 3: Installing Forward Clutch Piston Assembly On Forward Clutch Drum
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Install return spring on overrun clutch piston.

Fig 4: Installing Return Spring On Overrun Clutch Piston
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- Align the mark on spring retainer with check ball in overrun clutch piston.
  
  Fig 5: Aligning Mark On Spring Retainer With Check Ball In Overrun Clutch Piston
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Set Tool on spring retainer and install snap ring while compressing return springs.
CAUTION:
- Set Tool directly over return springs.
- Do not expand snap ring excessively.
  
  Fig 6: Installing Snap Ring While Compressing Return Springs
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- Do not align snap ring gap with spring retainer stopper.
  
  Fig 7: Aligning Snap Ring Gap With Spring Retainer Stopper
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Install drive plates, driven plates, retaining plate and dish plate for overrun clutch.
CAUTION: Take care with order of plates.
Install snap ring for overrun clutch.
CAUTION: Do not expand snap ring excessively.

Fig 8: Installing Snap Ring For 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.
- Specified clearance
- Standard: 0.7 - 1.1 mm (0.028 - 0.043 in)
- Allowable limit: 1.7 mm (0.067 in)
- Overrun clutch retaining plate Refer to " OVERRUN CLUTCH ".
Fig 9: Measuring Clearance Between Overrun Clutch Retaining Plate & Snap Ring
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Install drive plates, driven plates, retaining plate and dish plate for forward clutch.
CAUTION: Take care with order of plates.
Install snap ring for forward clutch.
CAUTION: Do not expand snap ring excessively.

Fig 10: Installing Snap Ring For 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.

Fig 11: Measuring Clearance Between Forward Clutch Retaining Plate & Snap Ring
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- Specified clearance
- Standard: 0.45 - 0.85 mm (0.0177 - 0.0335 in)
- Allowable limit: 1.85 mm (0.0728 in)
- Forward clutch retaining plate: Refer to " FORWARD CLUTCH ".
Check operation of forward clutch.
Check operation of overrun clutch.

Fig 12: Checking Operation Of Forward Clutch
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