Automatic Transaxle Inspection
B2 Brake Inspection1. Apply ATF to the driven plates, drive plates and retaining plates.
Note: Replace with new drive plates after soaking them at least 2 h in ATF.
2. Install driven plates, drive plates and the retaining plate in the following order to the transaxle case as shown in the figure.
Six drive plates type
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Seven drive plates type
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Caution: Inspect the number and order of the retaining plates, drive and driven plates.
3. Using a flathead screwdriver, install the snap ring into the groove.
Caution: Align the opening of the snap ring with the position shown in the figure.
4. Set a dial indicator as shown in the figure.
5. While applying compressed air into the oil passage as shown in the figure, measure the B2 brake clearance and inspect the piston moves smoothly.
Air pressure:
200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)
B2 brake clearance:
1.20 - 1.40 mm (0.047 - 0.055 in)
^ If not within the specification, select another retaining plate.
Retaining plate size
6. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
7. Remove the retaining plates, drive and driven plates.
Note: Inspect the number of drive and driven plates.