Reverse and Overdrive Clutch

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
SNAP RING REMOVAL

1. Set special tools MD999590 and MD998924 as shown in the illustration.
2. Compress the return spring, and remove the snap ring.

ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>A< D-RING INSTALLATION
1. Apply ATF to the D-ring.
2. Install the D-ring in the reverse clutch retainer, piston, overdrive clutch piston and spring retainer grooves. Make sure that the D-ring is not twisted or damaged when installing.

>B< REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON INSTALLATION

Align the reverse clutch piston and reverse clutch retainer holes ("A" and "B"), and then assemble.

>C< RETURN SPRING INSTALLATION

Align the two return spring holes with the two projections on the override clutch piston, and then assemble.

>D< SNAP RING INSTALLATION

1. Set special tools MD999590 and MD998924 as shown in the illustration.
2. Tighten the special tool nut, and press the spring retainer against the reverse clutch retainer.
3. Install the thickest snap ring that can be fitted in the snap ring groove of reverse clutch retainer.
4. Confirm that clearance between the snap ring and spring retainer is the standard value.
Standard value: 0 - 0.09 mm (0 - 0.004 inch)

>E< PRESSURE PLATE (A/T FOR 3.0L - ENGINE ONLY)/CLUTCH PLATE/CLUTCH DISC/REACTION PLATE INSTALLATION








1. Install the pressure plate so that it is oriented as shown in the illustration.
2. Alternately assemble the clutch disc and clutch plate in the reverse clutch piston.
3. Install the reaction plate so that it is oriented as shown in the illustration.

>F< SNAP RING INSTALLATION

1. Install the snap ring in the reverse clutch piston groove.
2. Set special tools MB991629 and MD998924 as shown in the illustration, and compress the clutch element
3. Confirm that the clearance (overdrive clutch end play) of the snap ring and reaction plate is the standard value. If the clearance is not at the standard value, select the snap ring and adjust so that the clearance is within the standard value.
Standard value: 2.0 - 2.2 mm (0.079 - 0.087 inch)

>G< CLUTCH PLATE/CLUTCH DISC/REACTION PLATE INSTALLATION

1. Alternately assemble the clutch plate and clutch disc in the reverse clutch retainer. Align and assemble both clutch plates (where there are no teeth) (A in the illustration) with the reverse clutch retainer hole (B in the illustration).

2. Install the reaction plate so that it is oriented as shown in the illustration. Assemble in the same manner as the clutch plate so that the section with no teeth ("A" in the illustration) matches the retainer hole ("B" in the illustration).

>H< SNAP RING INSTALLATION

1. Install the snap ring in the reverse clutch retainer groove.

2. Press the entire periphery of the reaction plate with a force of 49 Nm (11 lbs.), and confirm that the clearance (reverse clutch end play) between the snap ring and reaction plate is the standard value.
If the clearance is not at the standard value, select the snap ring and adjust so that the clearance is within the standard value.
Standard value: 1.2 - 1.4 mm (0.047 - 0.055 inch)