Front Clutch Assembly
FRONT CLUTCHComponents
Disassembly
1. Remove snap ring from clutch retainer.
2. Take out the four clutch reaction plates and three 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 the return spring compressed using special tool (0945321000, 09453-24000), remove the snap ring, then the spring retainer and return spring.
4. Remove the piston from the retainer.
5. Remove the D-rings from the inner and outer circumferences of the piston.
Reassembly
1. Install the D-ring in the groove on the outside surface of the piston with its round side out. Install another D-ring to the front clutch retainer.
2. Apply automatic transaxle fluid to the outside surface of the D-rings, the push the piston in the front clutch retainer by hand.
3. Install the return spring and spring retainer.
4. Compress the return spring with special tool (09453-21000, 09453-24000) and install the snap ring.
5. Install the four clutch reaction plates and three clutch discs. Prior to their installation, apply automatic transaxle fluid to them.
CAUTION:
When new clutch discs are used, they should be immersed in automatic transaxle fluid for a minimum of two hours before installation.
6. After installing the snap ring, check to see if there is a 0.8 - 1.0 mm (0.031 - 0.039 inch) clearance between the snap ring and the clutch reaction plate. To check clearance, hold the entire circumference of the clutch reaction plate down with 50 N (11 lbs.) force. If the clearance is out of specification, adjust by selecting the proper snap ring.