Planetary Gear And Low Clutch

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Apply ATF to the D-ring, and install it to the low clutch piston.
NOTE: Use a new D-ring.
Install the low clutch piston to low clutch drum.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the D-ring.

Fig 1: Installing Low Clutch Piston To Low Clutch Drum
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Install the spring retainer to low clutch piston.

Fig 2: Installing Spring Retainer To Low Clutch Piston
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Attach the ST to the low clutch drum.
ST 498437100 LOW CLUTCH PISTON

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool Attached To Low Clutch Drum
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Using ST1, ST2 and ST3, set the cover on the piston and press against it, and attach the snap ring. At this time, be careful not to bend the cover seal.
ST1 498627100 SEAT

ST2 398673600 COMPRESSOR

ST3 498437100 LOW CLUTCH PISTON GUIDE

Fig 4: Installing Snap Ring Using ST1, ST2, And ST3
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Install the dish plate, driven plate, drive plate and retaining plate, and then secure them with a snap ring.

Fig 5: Identifying Snap Ring, Low Clutch Drum, Dish Plate And Low Clutch Piston Side
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Check the low clutch for operation.
1. Remove the one-way clutch. < Refer to REMOVAL , AT Main Case. >
2. Set the one-way clutch inner race, and apply compressed air for checking.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Low Clutch Drum
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Check the low clutch clearance.

Place same thickness shims on both sides to prevent plate from tilting.
Check the clearance between the retaining plate and snap ring.
Initial standard:

0.7 - 1.1 mm (0.028 - 0.043 in)

Limit thickness:

1.6 mm (0.063 in)

Fig 7: Checking Clearance Between Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
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If the clearance exceeds the service limits, replace the drive plate, then select and adjust the retaining plate so that the clearance is within default standard values.

Retaining plate
Part No.	Thickness mm (in)
31567AB050	3.8 (0.150)
31567AB060	4.0 (0.157)
31567AB070	4.2 (0.165)
31567AB080	4.4 (0.173)
31567AB090	4.6 (0.181)

Install the washer to the rear internal gear.

Fig 8: Identifying Rear Internal Gear And Washer
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Install the rear internal gear.

Fig 9: Installing Rear Internal Gear
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Install the thrust needle bearing in the correct direction.

Fig 10: Installing Thrust Needle Bearing
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Install the washer by aligning the protrusion of the washer with the hole of the rear planetary carrier.

Fig 11: Identifying Washer And Rear Planetary Carrier
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Install the rear planetary carrier to the low clutch drum.

Fig 12: Installing Rear Planetary Carrier To Low Clutch Drum
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Install the thrust needle bearing in the correct direction.

Fig 13: Installing Thrust Needle Bearing
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Install the rear sun gear in the correct direction.

Fig 14: Identifying Rear Sun Gear And Planetary Carrier
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Install the thrust needle bearing in the correct direction.

Fig 15: Installing Thrust Needle Bearing
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Install the front planetary carrier to the low clutch drum.

Fig 16: Identifying Front Planetary Carrier And Low Clutch Drum
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Install the snap ring to the low clutch drum.

Fig 17: Identifying Snap Ring And Front Planetary Carrier
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Install the needle bearing, and then secure with the snap ring.

Fig 18: Identifying Needle Bearing And Snap Ring
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Install the one-way clutch and one-way clutch inner race, then secure with the snap ring.
Set the inner race. Make sure that the clutch locks in the clockwise direction and rotates freely in the counterclockwise direction.

Fig 19: Locking Clutch In Clockwise Direction
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