Disassembly And Assembly

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Service procedures for high clutch are essentially the same as those for reverse clutch, with the following exception:

Fig 1: Identifying Front Sun Gear, High Clutch Hub And High Clutch Assembly

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Check of high clutch operation

Fig 2: Checking High Clutch Operation
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Removal and installation of return spring

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Return Spring
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Inspection of high clutch return springs
Inspection standard: Refer to SDS, RETURN SPRINGS .

Fig 4: Checking Return Springs
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Inspection of high clutch drive plate
Thickness of drive plate: Standard 1.52 - 1.67 mm (0.0598 - 0.0657 in)

Wear limit 1.40 mm (0.0551 in)

Fig 5: Inspecting High Clutch Drive Plates
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Measurement of clearance between retaining plate and snap ring
Specified clearance: Standard

1.8 - 2.2 mm (0.071 - 0.087 in)

Allowable limit 3.2 mm (0.126 in)

Retaining plate: Refer to SDS, ACCUMULATOR O-RING .

Fig 6: Measuring Clearance Between Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
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