Center Support Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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Assemble components by reversing disassembly procedure and noting the following points.

Install new seal ring (1) to sun gear securely.

Fig 1: Identifying Seal Ring
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Do not open sun gear seal ring more than necessary.
Always use new O-ring and apply A/T fluid before installation.
When installing O-ring, make sure that it is not kinked or caught.
Push in brake piston horizontally.
When installing brake piston return spring, be careful so that spring will not fall or tilt.
When installing new snap ring, do not align lug (1) of retainer with opening in snap ring (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Retainer Lug And Opening In Snap Ring
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When installing brake discs, brake plates and clutch backing plate, refer to CENTER SUPPORT COMPONENTS .
Install clutch backing plate (1) with its flat side facing brake disc.

Fig 3: Identifying Clutch Backing Plate
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After installing each retaining backing plate ring, measure movement of brake piston again.
If it is not within standard range, it is possible that ring is not installed properly. Then disassemble and reassemble again.

Standard movement of second coast brake piston and second brake piston

Second coast brake piston: 1.00 - 1.20 mm (0.039 - 0.047 in.)

Second brake piston: 1.01 - 2.25 mm (0.040 - 0.089 in.)