Underdrive Clutch
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
<> SNAP RING REMOVAL
1. Set special tools MD998924 and MD998907 as shown in the illustration.
2. Compress the return spring, and remove the snap ring.
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<
1. Apply ATF to the D-ring.
2. Install the D-ring in the grooves of the underdrive clutch retainer and spring retainer. Make sure that the D-ring is not twisted or damaged when installing.
>>B<< RETURN SPRING INSTALLATION
Align the two return spring holes with the two projections on the underdrive clutch piston, and then assemble.
>>C<< SNAP RING INSTALLATION
1. Set special tools MD998924 and MD998907 as shown in the illustration.
2. Compress the return spring, and install the snap ring.
>>D<< CLUTCH PLATE/CLUTCH DISC/REACTION PLATE INSTALLATION
1. Alternately assemble the clutch plate and clutch disc in the underdrive clutch retainer. Align and assemble the four clutch plates (where there are no teeth) (A in the illustration) with the underdrive 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).
>>E<< SNAP RING INSTALLATION
1. Install the snap ring in the groove of the underdrive clutch retainer.
2. Set special tools MB991629 and MD998924 as shown in the illustration, and compress the clutch element.
3. Confirm that the clearance (underdrive 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: 1.6 - 1.8 mm (0.063 - 0.071 inch)