Forward Clutch Assembly: Assembly

Install the forward clutch piston to forward clutch drum.
NOTE:
- Apply CVTF to the seal of forward clutch piston.
- Insert it all the way to the end.
Fig 1: Installing Forward Clutch Piston Onto Forward Clutch Drum
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Install the return spring.

Fig 2: Identifying Forward Clutch Assembly Return Spring
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Install the forward clutch piston retainer.
NOTE: Apply CVTF to the sealing portion of the forward clutch piston retainer.

Fig 3: Identifying Forward Clutch Piston Retainer
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Compress the return spring using the ST to install the snap ring.
ST 18762AA000 or 18762AA001 COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL

Fig 4: Compressing Forward Clutch Assembly Return Spring Using Special Tool
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Measure thickness "A" of the retaining plate installed.

Fig 5: Checking Retaining Plate Thickness
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Measure thickness "B" of the internal gear on a surface plate.

Fig 6: Checking Surface Plate Internal Gear Thickness
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Measure thickness "C" of labelled or marked snap ring.

Fig 7: Checking Surface Plate Marked Snap Ring Thickness
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Install the dish plate, drive plate and driven plate.
Install the snap ring at the location (upper groove) indicated in the figure.

Fig 8: Locating Forward Clutch Assembly Snap Ring (Upper Groove)
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Measure depth "D" of snap ring and driven plate while lifting the snap ring.

Fig 9: Checking Snap Ring Depth
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Calculate clearance "T" from internal gear to retaining plate with the obtained value from step 5) through step 10).
Formula: T mm (in) = D - A - B - C

T: Clearance from internal gear to retaining plate

A: Thickness of retaining plate

B: Thickness of internal gear

C: Thickness of snap ring

D: Depth of snap ring and driven plate, with snap ring raised upward

Fig 10: Identifying Internal Gear, Snap Ring And Retaining Plate Dimensions
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If the value "T" obtained from step 11) exceeds the limit for use, replace the drive plate and driven plate with new parts and select the retaining plate within the initial standard value.

Initial standard:

1.2 - 1.6 mm (0.047 - 0.063 in)

Limit thickness:

2.4 mm (0.09 in)

Retaining plate
Item number	Thickness mm (in)
31567AB670	3.2 (0.126)
31567AB660	3.0 (0.118)
31567AB650	2.8 (0.110)
31567AB640	2.6 (0.102)

Remove the snap ring.

Fig 11: Locating Forward Clutch Assembly Snap Ring
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Replace with the selected retaining plate to install.
Install the snap ring to the lower groove.

Fig 12: Locating Forward Clutch Assembly Snap Ring (Lower Groove)
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Install the thrust needle bearing.
NOTE: Install the thrust needle bearing in the correct direction.

Fig 13: Identifying Forward Clutch Assembly Thrust Needle Bearing
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Install the washer.

Fig 14: Installing Forward Clutch Assembly Washer
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Install the sun gear.

Fig 15: Identifying Forward Clutch Assembly Sun Gear
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Install the internal gear.

Fig 16: Identifying Forward Clutch Assembly Internal Gear
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Install the snap ring.
Install the thrust needle bearing.
NOTE: Make sure to install in the right direction.

Fig 17: Identifying Forward Clutch Assembly Snap Ring And Thrust Needle Bearing
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Install the planetary carrier assembly.

Fig 18: Identifying Forward Clutch Assembly Planetary Carrier Assembly

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