Forward Clutch Assembly: Assembly

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Install the forward clutch plates, starting with the wave spring then a steel plate and alternating between friction and steel plates, and ending up with the pressure plate.

Fig 1: Installing Forward Clutch Plates
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Install the forward clutch plate snap ring.

Fig 2: Installing Forward Clutch Plate Snap Ring
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Install the sun gear into the forward clutch drum. Make sure that it snaps and locks in place.

Fig 3: Installing Sun Gear Into Forward Clutch Drum
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