Direct/Reverse Clutch: Reassembly

If removed, press new bushing into clutch drum until it is .067" (1.7 mm) below lip of drum hub on all series.

Fig 1: Exploded View of Transmission Case and Main Components
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Fig 2: Exploded View of Oil Pump Assembly
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Lubricate piston seals with ATF, then install them into clutch drum with lips facing into drum. Using stiff plastic sheet to protect piston seals, install piston into drum using twisting motion.
Position piston return springs on piston. Place spring retainer on springs, compress retainer and install snap ring. New lined clutch plates (internally splined) should be soaked in ATF for 15 minutes before installing. Use only lined plates with identification grooves as shown. See Fig 4 .

Install clutch plates into clutch drum starting with steel (externally splined) plate. Alternate lined and steel plates until all clutch plates are installed. Install pressure plate and clutch pack retaining snap ring.

Fig 3: Exploded View of Model 089 Direct/Reverse Clutch Assembly

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Model 087 uses 4 inner and 4 outer splined plates.

DIRECT/REVERSE CLUTCH PLATES

Application	Steel Plates	Lined Plates
087 Series.....	.....4.....	.....4
089 Series.....	.....3.....	.....3

Measure clearance between pressure plate and retaining snap ring. See Fig 5 . Clearance should be .081-.098" (2.05-2.50 mm). If not, remove clutch pack snap ring and replace with snap ring of correct thickness to bring clearance within specification.
Direct/Reverse clutch pack retaining snap rings are available in thicknesses from .059" (1.5 mm) to .098" (2.5 mm). Install correct thickness clutch pack retaining snap ring. Recheck clutch pack clearance. See Fig 3 .

Fig 4: Direct/Reverse Clutch Lined Plate
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Soak new plates in ATF for 15 min. before installing.

Fig 5: Measuring Direct/Reverse Clutch Clearance
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Change snap ring to adjust clearance.