Low & Reverse Brake

Low & Reverse Brake
DISASSEMBLY





1. Check operation of low & reverse brake.
a. Apply compressed air to oil hole of transaxle case.
b. Check to see that retaining plate moves to snap ring.
c. If retaining plate does not contact snap ring:
^ D-ring might be damaged.
^ Fluid might be leaking past piston check ball.





2. In order to remove piston, apply compressed air to oil hole of retainer while holding piston.

NOTE: Apply compressed air gradually to allow the piston to come out evenly.





3. Remove D-rings from piston and discard.

INSPECTION
Low and Reverse Brake Snap Ring, Spring Retainer and Return Springs
^ Check for deformation, replace if fatigue or damage.
^ Always replace the spring retainer and return springs as a set.

Low and Reverse Brake Drive Plate





^ Check facing for burns, cracks or damage.
^ Measure thickness of facing.
Thickness of drive plate
Standard value: 1.8 mm (0.071 inch)
Wear limit: 1.6 mm (0.063 inch)
^ If not within wear limit, replace.

ASSEMBLY





1. Install new D-rings on piston.

NOTE: Apply ATF to both Parts





2. Set and align piston with retainer using suitable tool.

NOTE: This operation may be required in order to engage the protrusions of the piston to the return springs correctly.





3. Install new driven plates, drive plates, retaining plate and dish plate on transaxle case.

NOTE: Take care with the order and direction of the plates.





4. Install snap ring using screwdriver.





5. Measure clearance between driven plate and transaxle case. If not within allowable limit, select proper retaining plate. (front side)
Specified clearance
Standard: 1.7 - 2.1 mm (0.067 - 0.083 inch)
Allowable limit: 3.3 mm (0.130 inch)
Retaining plate Refer to "LOW & REVERSE BRAKE".