Overdrive (Planetary Gear Side) Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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Assemble each component by reversing removal procedure and noting the following points.

When installing thrust washer (1), bring its oil groove (3) to the front.
When installing one-way clutch to one-way clutch outer race, bring its flange (2) to the front.

Fig 1: Identifying Thrust Washer, Oil Groove And Flange
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Before installing piston inner O-ring and piston outer O-ring, apply A/T fluid to them.
Install so that snap opening and projection (1) of clutch piston return spring will not match.

Fig 2: Identifying Snap Opening And Projection Of Clutch Piston
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Install retaining clutch ring and retaining brake hub so that their slots (2) will not match with dent (1) in O/D clutch cylinder.

Fig 3: Identifying Slots And Dent In O/D Clutch Cylinder
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For installing cushion clutch plate (1), refer to Fig 4 .

Fig 4: Identifying Cushion Clutch Plate
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