Reverse Clutch: Assembly

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Install D-ring and oil seal on piston.
CAUTION:
- Take care with the direction of oil seal.
- Apply ATF to both parts.
  
  Fig 1: Installing D-Ring & Oil Seal On Piston
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Install piston assembly by turning it slowly.
CAUTION: Apply ATF to inner surface of drum.

Fig 2: Installing Piston Assembly
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Install return springs and spring retainer on piston.
CAUTION: Do not expand snap ring excessively.

Fig 3: Installing Return Springs & Spring Retainer On 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.
Install drive plates, driven plates, retaining plate and dish plates.
CAUTION: Take care with order of plates.
Install snap ring.
CAUTION: Do not expand snap ring excessively.

Fig 4: Installing Snap Ring
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Measure clearance between retaining plate and snap ring. If not within allowable limit, select proper retaining plate.

Fig 5: Measuring Clearance Between Retaining Plate & Snap Ring
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- Specified clearance
- Standard: 0.5 - 0.8 mm (0.020 - 0.031 in)
- Allowable limit: 1.2 mm (0.047 in)
- Retaining plate: Refer to " REVERSE CLUTCH ".
Check operation of reverse clutch.

Fig 6: Checking Operation Of Reverse Clutch
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