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 & Oil Seals On Forward & 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 Forward Clutch Drum Groove
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Install return spring on piston.
Install spring retainer on return springs.

Fig 5: Installing Spring Retainer On Return Spring
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Return spring: Refer to CLUTCH AND BRAKE RETURN SPRINGS .
Set Tool on spring retainer and install snap ring while compressing return springs.
- Set Tool directly above return springs .
  
  Fig 6: Installing Snap Ring By Compressing Return Spring
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- Do not align snap ring gap with spring retainer stopper .
  
  Fig 7: Locating Snap Ring Gap & 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.

Fig 8: Installing Overrun Clutch Snap Ring
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Measure clearance between overrun clutch retaining plate and snap ring.

Fig 9: Measuring Clearance Between Overrun Clutch Retaining Plate & Snap Ring
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If not within allowable limit, select proper retaining plate.

Specified clearance

Standard: 1.0 - 1.4 mm (0.039 - 0.055 in)

Allowable limit: 2.0 mm (0.079 in)

Overrun clutch retaining plate: Refer to OVERRUN CLUTCH .
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.

Fig 10: Installing Forward Clutch Snap Ring
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Measure clearance between forward clutch retaining plate and snap ring.

Fig 11: Measuring Clearance Between Forward Clutch Retaining Plate & Snap Ring
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It 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
Check operation of forward clutch.
Refer to FORWARD CLUTCH AND OVERRUN CLUTCH .

Fig 12: Applying Compressed Air To Oil Hole (Forward Clutch Drum)
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Check operation of overrun clutch.
Refer to FORWARD CLUTCH AND OVERRUN CLUTCH .

Fig 13: Applying Compressed Air To Oil Hole (Overrun Clutch Drum)
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