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Forward Clutch Disassembly & Reassembly: Reassembly

  1. Coat NEW "O" rings with ATF. Install "O" rings on piston. Press piston into drum with cup side up. Ensure "O" ring is not damaged.
  2. Install return springs, retainer and snap ring in drum. Compress retainer using compressor. Using pliers, install snap ring in groove. Ensure end gap of snap ring is not aligned with spring retainer claw.
  3. Install plates, discs and flange. Install flange with flat end facing inward. Install outer snap ring. Ensure end gap of ring is not aligned with cut-outs in clutch drum.
  4. Check piston stroke. Piston stroke should be .071-.087" (1.79-2.21 mm) for A-540E and A-541E transaxles or .056-.072" (1.41-1.82 mm) for A-540H transaxle. If piston stroke is less than specification, replace flange. Flange is available in thicknesses of .091" (2.30 mm) and 1.06" (2.70 mm) for A-540E and A-541E transaxles or .110" (2.80 mm), .118" (3.00 mm), .126" (3.20 mm), .134" (3.40 mm) and .142" (3.60 mm) for A-540H transaxle.
Fig 1: Checking Forward Clutch Piston Stroke
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Fig 2: Exploded View Of Forward Clutch
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