First Reverse Brake Assembly Installation

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IMPORTANT: When installing new clutch discs in the 1st-reverse brake, the underdrive brake, the underdrive clutch, the intermediate brake, the forward clutch or the direct clutch assemblies, the new clutch discs MUST be soaked in Dexron®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid GM P/N 12346143 or equivalent, two hours prior to installation. This causes the clutch material on the discs to permeate with fluid which will aid in ease of assembly and prevent clutch overheating on first time engagement.

Fig 1: First Reverse Brake Assembly Installation Order

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Install the five plates (2) and the five discs (1) in the transaxle case in the following order:
- Plate
- Disc
- Plate
- Disc
- Plate
- Disc
- Plate
- Disc
- Plate
- Disc

Fig 2: 1st-Reverse Brake Flange Installed Flat Side Down & Stepped Side Up

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IMPORTANT: The 1st-reverse brake flange must be installed with the flat side facing down and the stepped portion facing upwards.

Install the 1st-reverse brake flange (2).

Fig 3: 1st-reverse Brake Snap Ring

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Install the 1st-reverse brake snap ring (1) into the transaxle case (2).

Fig 4: Measuring 1st-reverse Brake Assembly Clearance Using Feeler Gage

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Measure the 1st-reverse brake assembly clearance using a feeler gage (2).
- The 1st-reverse brake assembly clearance should fall within 1.06-2.38 mm (0.04170-0.0937 in).
- If the 1st-reverse brake assembly clearance is above 1.06 mm (0.0417-in), inspect the 1st-reverse brake assembly for excessive wear.