Front Internal Gear and Low and Reverse Clutch Plate Assembly Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: View Of Front Internal Gear Thrust Bearing Assembly & Front Internal Gear

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Install the front internal gear thrust washer race (530) on top of the output gear assembly.
Install the front internal gear thrust bearing assembly (519) on top of the front internal gear thrust washer race (530).

IMPORTANT: The front internal gear (526) should turn freely counterclockwise, and should lock clockwise.

Install the front internal gear and overrun roller clutch assembly (526).

Fig 2: Identifying Low And Reverse Clutch Assembly

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IMPORTANT:

The apply plate (515) is 2.5 mm (0.100 in) thick.
The steel plates (517) are 1.95 mm (0.077 in) thick.
The backing plate (520) IS 3.8 mm (0.150 in) thick.

Install the low and reverse clutch apply plate (515)
Install the 4 steel plates (517) and the 5 fiber plates (516).
Install the low and reverse clutch backing plate (520).

Fig 3: View Of Low & Reverse Clutch Plate Retaining Ring

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Using J 28585 install the low and reverse clutch plate retaining ring (518), aligning the openings of the retaining ring towards the dowel pin in the case. Both ends of the retaining ring lock in the lug.