Assembly Note

Before assembly, soak the internal spline clutch plates in clean MERCON (R) Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) for 30 minutes.
Using the special tool, install the reverse clutch piston assembly with integral seals.

Fig 1: Installing Reverse Clutch Piston Assembly With Integral Seals
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Install the reverse clutch return spring assembly.

Fig 2: Installing Reverse Clutch Return Spring Assembly
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WARNING:
- Use caution when releasing tool pressure on the clutch piston springs. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
- Do not compress the reverse clutch return springs completely.
Install the reverse clutch retaining ring.
1. Using the special tool, compress the reverse clutch return springs.
Fig 3: Installing Reverse Clutch Retaining Ring
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Install the reverse clutch plates.
1. Install the steel plates.
2. Install the friction plates.
3. Install the reverse clutch pressure plate.
Fig 4: Installing Reverse Clutch Plates
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Install the reverse clutch pressure plate retainer snap ring (selective fit).

Fig 5: Installing Reverse Clutch Pressure Plate Retainer Snap Ring (Selective Fit)
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Measure the clearance between the reverse clutch pressure plate and the reverse clutch pressure plate retainer snap ring with a feeler gauge.
1. Take a second measurement on the opposite side.
2. Average the two measurements to get the clearance.
3. If the clearance is not within the specifications, select and install the correct thickness retaining ring to obtain the specified clearance.
4. Retaining ring sizes:
  1. 1.39-1.49 mm (0.054-0.058 in)
  2. 1.53-1.63 mm (0.060-0.064 in)
  3. 1.68-1.78 mm (0.066-0.070 in)
Fig 6: Measuring Clearance Between Reverse Clutch Pressure Plate & Reverse Clutch Pressure Plate Retainer Snap Ring
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