Checking that piston rings are correctly located

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There is a piston ring installed on the turbine shaft inside the clutch housing (arrow).

Make sure that ends of piston rings are hooked together.

Fig 1: Checking Piston Rings: 3rd And 4th Gear Clutch With Pump Shaft (Transmissions From 01.93)

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