Calculating dimension "a":

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Assemble transmission up to the last -B2- inner plate, see TRANSMISSION, ASSEMBLING . The last outer plate and shim are not installed.

Place retaining ring with smooth side onto last inner plate.
Place adjustment tool 3459 on retaining ring and turn so 3 clips align with 3 holes for ATF pump.
Bolt adjustment tool 3459 to flange for ATF pump to 5 N.m (44 in lb)
Plate stack for -B2- is now pressed together for the measurements

Fig 1: Installing Retaining Ring With Smooth Side Onto Last Inner Plate

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Measure from pump flange/transmission housing -arrow- to 3459 with depth gauge.

Fig 2: Measuring From Pump Flange/Transmission Housing To 3459 With Depth Gauge

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Dimension a = Height of 3459 in mm minus (-) measured value

Example:

CALCULATING DIMENSION A (2ND AND 4TH GEAR BRAKE B2 - WITH SHIM AND RETAINING RING)

Height of 3459 - Measured value	= =	60.0 mm - 32.3 mm
Calculated value a	=	27.3 mm

Note calculated value a.
Remove 3459.
Remove retaining ring.