Clutch Reassembly

Special Tools Required 

Clutch spring compressor set 07LAE-PX40000

1. Soak the clutch discs thoroughly in ATF for at least 30 minutes.
2. Install new O-rings (A) on the 4th and the 5th clutch piston (B). Do not twist the O-rings.
   Fig 1: Identifying O-rings On 4th And 5th Clutch Piston

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3. Install a new O-ring (A) in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd clutch pistons (B), and install a new O-ring (C) on the clutch drums (D).
   Fig 2: Identifying O-ring, 3rd Clutch Pistons, O-ring And Clutch Drums

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4. Install the clutch piston (A) in the clutch drum (B). Apply pressure and rotate to ensure proper seating. Lubricate the piston O-ring with ATF before installing. Do not pinch the O-ring by installing the piston with too much force.
   Fig 3: Identifying Clutch Piston And Clutch Drum

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5. Set the return spring (A) and the spring retainer (B) on the clutch piston, and position the snap ring (C) on the spring retainer.
   Fig 4: Identifying Return Spring, Spring Retainer And Snap Ring

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6. Install the clutch spring compressor set.
   Fig 5: Identifying Clutch Spring Compressor Set

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7. Set the clutch spring compressor set (A) on the spring retainer (B) of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd clutches so that it compresses the clutch return spring (C).
   Fig 6: Identifying Clutch Spring Compressor Set And Spring Retainer

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8. Be sure the clutch spring compressor set (A) is adjusted to have full contact with the spring retainer (B) on the 4th and 5th clutches.
   Fig 7: Identifying Clutch Spring Compressor Set And Spring Retainer

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9. Check the placement of the clutch spring compressor set. If either end of the clutch spring compressor set is set over an area of the spring retainer that is unsupported by the return spring, the retainer may be damaged.
   Fig 8: Checking Placement Of Clutch Spring Compressor Set

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10. Compress the return spring until the snap ring can be installed.
    Fig 9: Compressing Return Spring

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11. Install the snap ring using snap ring pliers.
    Fig 10: Installing Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Pliers

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12. Remove the clutch spring compressor set.
13. Install the wave spring (A) in the 1st clutch drum (B). Install the clutch flat-plate (C), then starting with the clutch disc, alternately install the clutch discs (D) (5) and the clutch wave-plates (E) (4). Install the clutch end-plate (F) with the flat side toward the top disc.
    Fig 11: Identifying Wave Spring, Clutch Discs, Clutch Flat-Plate And Clutch Wave-Plates

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14. Install the wave spring (A) in the 2nd clutch drum (B). Install the clutch flat-plate (C), then starting with the clutch disc, alternately install the clutch discs (D) (6) and the clutch wave-plates (E) (5). Install the clutch end-plate (F) with the flat side toward the top disc.
    Fig 12: Identifying Wave Spring, 2nd Clutch Drum, Clutch Discs And Clutch Wave-Plates

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15. Install the wave spring (A) in the 3rd clutch drum (B). Install the clutch flat-plate (C), then starting with the clutch disc, alternately install the clutch discs (D) (6) and the clutch wave-plates (E) (5). Install the clutch end-plate (F) with the flat side toward the top disc.
    Fig 13: Identifying Wave Spring, 3rd Clutch Drum, Clutch Discs And Clutch Wave-Plates

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16. Install the wave spring (A) in the 4th clutch drum (B). Starting with the clutch wave-plate, alternately install the clutch wave-plates (C) (4) and the clutch discs (D) (4). Install the clutch end-plate (E) with the flat side toward the top disc.
    Fig 14: Identifying Wave Spring, 4Th Clutch Drum, Clutch Discs And Clutch End-Plate

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17. Install the wave spring (A) in the 5th clutch drum (B). Starting with the clutch wave-plate, alternately install the clutch wave-plates (C) (4) and the clutch discs (D) (4). Install the clutch end-plate (E) with the flat side toward the top disc.
    Fig 15: Identifying Wave Spring, 5th Clutch Drum, Clutch Discs And Clutch End-Plate

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18. Install the snap ring using a screwdriver to secure the clutch end-plate.
    Fig 16: Installing Snap Ring

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19. Check that the clutch piston moves by applying air pressure into fluid passage.