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: Installing D-Rings And Oil Seals On Forward Clutch Piston And Overrun Clutch Piston
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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: Installing Overrun Clutch Piston Assembly On Forward Clutch Piston By Turning It Slowly
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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: Installing Forward Clutch Piston Assembly On Forward Clutch Drum By Turning It Slowly
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Install return spring on overrun clutch piston.

Fig 4: Installing Spring Retainer On Overrun Clutch Piston
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- Align the mark on spring retainer with check ball in overrun clutch piston.
Fig 5: Aligning The 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.
- Set Tool directly over return springs.
  
  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: Identifying Snap Ring And Stopper
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Install drive plates, driven plates, retaining plate and dish plate for overrun clutch.
- Take care with order of plates.
  
  Fig 8: Installing Snap Ring On Overrun Clutch
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Install snap ring for overrun clutch.
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 And Snap Ring
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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.

Fig 10: Installing Snap Ring On 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.

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: Measuring Clearance Between Forward Clutch Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
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Check operation of forward clutch.
Check operation of overrun clutch.

Fig 12: Applying Compressed Air To Oil Hole Of Overrun Clutch
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