2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Clutch Reassembly

Special Tools Required 

Clutch Spring Compressor Set 07LAE-PX40000

1. Soak the clutch discs thoroughly in ATF for a minimum of 30 minutes.
2. Install a new O-ring (A) on the clutch piston (B) of the 2nd, and 4th clutches, and install a new O-ring (C) on each clutch drum (D).
   Fig 1: Installing O-Ring On Clutch Piston Of 2Nd, And 4Th Clutches

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3. Install new O-rings (A) on the piston (B) of the 3rd and 5th clutches.
   Fig 2: Installing New O-Rings On Piston Of 3rd And 5Th Clutches

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4. Install the clutch piston (A) in the clutch drum (B) while applying pressure and rotating to ensure proper seating. Do not pinch the O-ring.
   Fig 3: Installing Clutch Piston In Clutch Drum

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5. Install the return spring (A) and the spring retainer (B), and position the snap ring (C) on the spring retainer.
   Fig 4: Installing Return Spring And Spring Retainer

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6. Install the clutch spring compressor set.
   Fig 5: Installing Clutch Spring Compressor Set

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7. Be sure the clutch spring compressor attachment (A) is adjusted to have full contact with the spring retainer (B), and set either end of the clutch spring compressor attachment over the clutch return spring end.
   Fig 6: Identifying Clutch Spring Compressor Attachment

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8. Check the placement of the clutch spring compressor attachment. If either end of the clutch spring compressor attachment is set over an area of the spring retainer that is unsupported by the return spring, the spring retainer may be damaged.
   Fig 7: Checking Placement Of Clutch Spring Compressor Attachment

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9. Compress the return spring until the snap ring can be installed.
   Fig 8: Compressing Return Spring

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10. Install the snap ring with the snap ring pliers.
    Fig 9: Installing Snap Ring With Snap Ring Pliers

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11. Remove the clutch spring compressor set.
12. Install the wave spring (A) in the 2nd clutch drum (B). Starting with the clutch flat-plate, alternately install the flat-plates (C) (3) and the discs (D) (3). Install the clutch end-plate (E) with the flat side down on the top disc.
    Fig 10: Installing Clutch End-Plate With Flat Side Down On Top Disc

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13. Install the wave spring (A) in the 4th clutch drum (B). Starting with the clutch flat-plate, alternately install the flat-plates (C) (4) and the discs (D) (4). Install the clutch end-plate (E) with the flat side down on the top disc.
    Fig 11: Installing Wave Spring In 4Th Clutch Drum

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14. Install the wave spring (A) in the 3rd clutch drum (B). Starting with the clutch wave-plate, alternately install the wave-plates (C) (3) and the discs (D) (3). Install the clutch end-plate (E) with the flat side down on the top disc.
    Fig 12: Installing Wave Spring In 3rd Clutch Drum

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15. Install the wave spring (A) in the 5th clutch drum (B). Starting with the clutch wave-plate, alternately install the wave-plates (C) (3) and the discs (D) (3). Install the clutch end-plate (E) with the flat side down on the top disc.
    Fig 13: Installing Wave Spring In 5Th Clutch Drum

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16. Install the snap ring with a screwdriver to secure the clutch end-plate.
    Fig 14: Installing Snap Ring With Screwdriver

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17. Check that the clutch piston moves by applying air pressure into the fluid passage.