Clutch Assembly

1. Clean clutch housing with solvent and air dry.
2. Inspect clutch piston lip seals for cracks or damage, replace as necessary.
3. Clutch pistons are installed using driver SA9117T-1 and replacer SA9117-T-4.
a. On 1st clutch, install seal protector SA9117T-3 to clutch housing.
b. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th clutches requires installing step SA9117T-2 to housing before installing seal protector SA9117T-3.





NOTICE: Prior to using clutch piston replacer SA9117T-4, inspect the tool and the clutch housing for any nicks or burrs that could damage the clutch piston.





4. Lube clutch seals with petroleum jelly and place in piston installer SA9117T-4. One side is used for 1st while the other side is for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.





5. Using SA9117T-1, position installer in clutch housing and install piston.





6. Inspect piston seals for correct installation.

NOTICE: The piston return spring assembly for 1st clutch is different than the piston return spring assembly for 2nd, 3rd and 4th clutch.

7. Install piston return spring assembly to clutch housing.
8. Install piston return spring compression fixture SA9146T and compress spring.
9. Use snap ring pliers to install retaining snap ring.





10. On 1st clutch assembly, install 1st clutch apply spring as shown.

IMPORTANT: When installing the 1st clutch apply spring the convex side must be installed towards the clutch piston, and the concave side should be installed towards the clutch pack.

To determine the convex side, lay the 1st clutch apply spring on a flat metal surface. If the surface near the inside diameter is not in contact with the flat metal surface the convex side is pointed upwards. If the surface near the outside diameter is not in contact with the flat surface, the convex side is pointed downwards and is in contact with the flat metal surface.





NOTICE: Clutch plates and apply plates must be presoaked for ten minutes in Transaxle Fluid or damage to the friction material may occur.

11. Install apply plate to clutch housing with fiber side up on 2nd, 3rd and 4th clutch.
12. Install 1st clutch plates, starting with an external plate with fiber side up after installing the 1st clutch apply spring.
13. Install 2nd, 3rd and 4th clutch plates starting with an internal tang, alternate plates with fiber side up.
- 1st clutch: 3-internal 3-external
- 2nd crutch: 5-internal 4-external
- 3rd crutch: 4-internal 3-external
- 4th crutch: 3-internal 2-external
14. Install clutch backing plate, and install selective retaining ring.