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Forward Clutch: Reassembly

CAUTION: Clutch discs should be soaked in ATF for 15 minutes prior to installation. Lubricate all parts with ATF. Coat thrust bearings and races with petroleum jelly.
  1. Lubricate and install NEW "O" rings on forward clutch piston. Carefully install forward clutch piston into forward clutch drum. Install piston return spring. Using a spring compressor and appropriate press, compress return spring and install snap ring. Ensure end gap of snap ring is not aligned with claw area of spring seat.
  2. Install plates, discs and forward clutch snap ring in appropriate order. See Figure . Ensure end gap of snap ring is not aligned with cutout portion of forward clutch drum. Install bearing races and thrust bearing. See Figure .
  3. Install forward clutch hub. Install direct clutch hub and snap ring. Recheck forward clutch piston stroke. If piston stroke is less than specified, check for incorrect reassembly of components. Ensure end gap of snap ring is not aligned with cutout portion of clutch drum.
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