Assembly Procedure

Apply a coat of ATF to new O-rings, then install them to the piston.

Fig 1: Installing O-Ring
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NOTE: After installing the drum, ensure that the piston rotates smoothly by hand. If not, the O-ring may be caught.

Apply a coat of ATF to inside of the clutch drum, then install the piston while rotating it by hand.
Install the return spring.
Position the spring retainer.

CAUTION: Depress the spring retainer only enough to install the snap ring. Overpressing will damage the retainer component edges.

Fig 2: Installing Snap Ring

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Install the SSTs in the clutch drum as shown.
Install the snap ring.
Remove the SSTs .
Install the drive plates and driven plates in the order as shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Installing Drive & Driven Plates
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Install the retaining plate.
Install the snap ring.
Place the direct clutch upside down, then install the one-way clutch and retainer.
Install the snap ring.

Fig 4: Installing One-Way Clutch & Retainer
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