Reverse Clutch: Assembly

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Install D-ring and oil seal on piston.
- Take care with the direction of oil seal.
- Apply ATF to both parts.
Fig 1: Installing D-Ring And Oil Seal On Piston
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Install piston assembly by turning it slowly.
- Apply ATF to inner surface of drum.
Fig 2: Installing Piston Assembly By Turning It Slowly
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Install return springs and spring retainer on piston.

Fig 3: Installing Snap Ring While Compressing Return Springs
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Set Tool on spring retainer and install snap ring while compressing return springs.
- Set Tool directly over return springs.
Install drive plates, driven plates, retaining plate and dish plates.
- Take care with order of plates.
Install snap ring.

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.
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 ".

Fig 5: Measuring Clearance Between Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
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Check operation of reverse clutch.

Fig 6: Applying Compressed Air To Oil Hole
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