Rear Clutch Assembly

REAR CLUTCH

Components





Disassembly





1. Remove the snap ring and then remove the thrust race.
2. Remove the input shaft from the rear clutch retainer.
3. Remove the snap ring from the clutch retainer.
4. Remove the clutch reaction plate, two clutch plates, three clutch discs and clutch pressure plate from the retainer.





5. Compress the return spring by using the special tool (09433-32100, 09453-21000).
6. Remove the snap ring.
7. Remove the two D-rings the piston.

Reassembly





1. Install the D-ring in the groove on the outside and outside surfaces of the piston.





2. After applying automatic transaxle fluid to the outside surface of the D-rings, push the piston into the rear clutch retainer by hand.
3. Install the return spring on the piston.
4. Compress the return spring, with special tool (09453-21000, 09453-32100) and install the snap ring.
5. Install the clutch pressure plate, clutch discs, clutch plates and clutch reaction plate to the rear clutch retainer. If the reaction plate, clutch plate and clutch disc have been removed, reinstall them in the reverse order of disassembly. Prior to installing, apply automatic transaxle fluid to the plates and discs.

CAUTION:
When new clutch discs are used, immerse them in automatic transaxle fluid for a minimum of two hours before installation.





6. Install the snap ring. Check that the clearance between the snap ring and the clutch reaction plate is 1.0 - 1.2 mm (0.039 - 0.047 inch) To check the clearance, hold the circumference of the clutch reaction plate down with 50 N (11 lb.) force. If the clearance is out of specification, adjust by selecting the proper snap ring. Snap rings are the same as to those for the front clutch.





7. Insert the input shaft into the clutch retainer.
8. Install the thrust race, then the snap ring.
9. Install the three seal rings into the grooves on the input shaft.