Forward Clutch: Reassembly
- Lubricate piston sealing lips with automatic transaxle fluid, then install piston into drum using a twisting motion. Install diaphragm spring, with convex side toward piston, into clutch drum. Install retaining snap ring.NOTE: With snap ring installed, diaphragm spring should be lightly tensioned; if not, replace spring.
- Install thrust plate into drum. If one side of thrust plate is chamfered, install chamfered side toward diaphragm spring.
- Install one lined (internal splines) clutch plate into drum, then install annulus gear so that short splines beneath its retaining ridge are engaged in the lined clutch plate. Install remaining clutch plates starting with a steel (external splines) plate and alternating lined and steel plates until all plates have been installed. See FORWARD CLUTCH PLATE APPLICATION table.
- Install pressure plate and retaining snap ring into clutch drum. Next, position a dial indicator on clutch assembly so that indicator tip contacts pressure plate, then zero dial face.
- Measure forward clutch end play by moving annulus gear up and down so that dial indicator will show play between pressure plate and snap ring. See Fig 1 .
- Forward clutch end play should be .020-.035" (.50-.90 mm). If not, replace pressure plate with one of sufficient thickness to bring end play within specifications. After correct pressure plate is installed, recheck end play.
NOTE:
Forward clutch pressure plates are available in thicknesses of .236" (6.0 mm) to .299" (7.6 mm) in increments of .016" (.4 mm).
FORWARD CLUTCH PLATE APPLICATION
| Application | Steel Plates | Lined Plates |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | 3 | 4 |