Reverse Clutch: Assembly

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Install D-ring and oil seal on piston.
- 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 and evenly.
- Apply ATF to inner surface of drum.
Fig 2: Installing Piston Assembly By Turning It Slowly And Evenly
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Install spring retainer.
Install snap ring while compressing clutch springs.

Fig 3: Installing Snap Ring While Compressing Clutch Springs
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- Do not align snap ring gap with spring retainer stopper.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Stopper
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Install drive plates, driven plates, retaining plate and dish plate.
Install snap ring.

Fig 5: Installing Dish Plate, Drive Plates, Driven Plates, Retaining Plate And 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 SDS, ACCUMULATOR O-RING .

Fig 6: Measuring Clearance Between Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
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Check operation of reverse clutch.
Refer to "DISASSEMBLY" of REVERSE CLUTCH .

Fig 7: Checking Operation Of Reverse Clutch
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