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 .
Stand transmission case.
Install piston assembly on transmission case while turning it slowly.
- Apply ATF to inner surface of transmission case .
Fig 2: Installing Low & Reverse Brake Piston Assembly On Transmission Case
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Install return springs and spring retainer on piston.
Return spring: Refer to CLUTCH AND BRAKE RETURN SPRINGS .

Fig 3: Installing Return Springs & 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 By Compressing Return Spring
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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 Dish Plate Alignment Projection
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Install snap ring.

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).

Fig 7: Measuring Clearance Between Retaining Plate & Snap Ring
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Specified clearance

Standard: 1.4 - 1.8 mm (0.055 - 0.071 in)

Allowable limit: 2.8 mm (0.110 in)

Retaining plate: Refer to LOW & REVERSE BRAKE .
Check operation of low and reverse brake. Refer to LOW & REVERSE BRAKE .

Fig 8: Applying Compressed Air To Transmission Case Oil Hole
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