Front Clutch Assembly

NOTE: To remove and install this component from transaxle see overhaul procedure of automatic transaxle. Service and Repair

DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove snap ring from clutch retainer.
2. Take out three clutch reaction plates and two clutch discs. If the clutch reaction plates and the clutch discs are to be reused, be sure not to change the installation order or direction.





3. With return spring compressed with special tool (09453 - 21000, 09453 - 24000) or equivalents, spring compressor, remove snap ring, then spring retainer and return spring.
4. Remove piston from retainer.
5. Remove the D-section rings from the inner and outer circumferences of the piston.

INSPECTION





1. Check to see if the sliding surface of the disc, plate are worn or burnt, if necessary, replace them.

NOTE: If the lining of the disc is peeling off, replace all discs.





2. Check that the check bail is free by shaking the piston.

ASSEMBLY





1. Install D-section ring in groove in outside surface of piston with its round side out. Install another D-section ring to front clutch retainer.
2. Apply automatic transaxle fluid to outside surface of D-section rings, then push piston into front clutch retainer by hand.
3. Install return spring and spring retainer.





4. Compress return spring with special tool (09453 - 21000, 09453 - 24000) or equivalents, and install snap ring.





5. Install four clutch reaction plates and three clutch discs. Prior to installation, apply automatic transaxle fluid to them.

CAUTION:
a. When new clutch discs are used, they should be immersed in automatic transaxle fluid a minimum of two hours prior to installation.
b. As you know, the color of current clutch disc turns to black when burnt. When the new clutch disc is immersed in Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), for two hours, its color also turns to black, which makes it difficult to identify it the clutch disc is normal or has been burnt. Therefore, care should be taken not to confuse or misuse the burnt one. It should be taken not to confuse or misuse the burnt clutch disc of current type and new type clutch discs immersed in ATF.
c. The burnt clutch disc of new type should be identified by looking at the height difference of protruded section and base section.





6. After installing snap ring, check to see if there is a 0.7-0.9 mm (0.028-0.035 inch) clearance between snap ring and clutch reaction plate. To check clearance, hold entire circumference of clutch reaction plate down with 50 N (11 lbs.) force. If clearance is out of specification, adjust clearance by selecting proper snap ring.