Forward And Overrun Clutches: 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: Assembly (1 Of 12)
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Install overrun clutch piston assembly on forward clutch piston by turning it slowly.
- Apply ATF to inner surface of forward clutch piston
  
  Fig 2: Assembly (2 Of 12)
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Install forward clutch piston assembly on forward clutch drum by turning it slowly.
- Apply ATF to inner surface of drum.
  
  Fig 3: Assembly (3 Of 12)
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Install return spring on overrun clutch piston.

Fig 4: Assembly (4 Of 12)
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- Align the mark on spring retainer with check ball in overrun clutch piston.
  
  Fig 5: Assembly (5 Of 12)
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Set Tool on spring retainer and install snap ring while compressing return springs.

Fig 6: Assembly (6 Of 12)
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- Set Tool directly over return springs.
- Do not expand snap ring excessively.
- Do not align snap ring gap with spring retainer stopper.
  
  Fig 7: Assembly (7 Of 12)
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Install drive plates, driven plates, retaining plate and dish plate for overrun clutch.
- Take care with order of plates.
Install snap ring for overrun clutch.
- Do not expand snap ring excessively.
  
  Fig 8: Assembly (8 Of 12)
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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: Assembly (9 Of 12)
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Install drive plates, driven plates, retaining plate and dish plate for forward clutch.
- Take care with order of plates.
Install snap ring for forward clutch.
- Do not expand snap ring excessively.
  
  Fig 10: Assembly (10 Of 12)
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Measure clearance between forward clutch retaining plate and snap ring.
If not within allowable limit, select proper retaining plate.

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 ".

Fig 11: Assembly (11 Of 12)
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Check operation of forward clutch.
Check operation of overrun clutch.

Fig 12: Assembly (12 Of 12)
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