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40. Reverse Clutch Installation


Reverse Clutch Installation

Tools Required
^ J23456 Booster and Clutch Pack Compressor
^ J36850 Assembly Lubricant
^ J38734 Reverse Spring Compressor Adapter
^ J43065-1Reverse Clutch Piston Pusher
^ J43065-2Reverse Clutch Piston OD Protector
^ J43065-3Reverse Clutch Piston ID Protector
^ J45995 Clutch Compressor
^ J46251 Weight





1. Apply J36850 to the outer seal edge of the reverse clutch piston assembly.

2. Caution: Use care when installing the J43065-2 onto the reverse clutch piston assembly. The metal OD protector has a sharp edge. Failure to use care may result in personal injury.

Install the J43065-2 onto the reverse clutch piston assembly.





3. Position the J43065-3 (2) on the transmission case assembly.
4. Apply J36850 to the inner seal edge of the reverse clutch piston assembly.
5. Position the J43065-2 (1) and the reverse clutch piston assembly over the J43065-3.





6. Important: When using the J43065-1 (1), keep the piston assembly level and apply equal downward pressure in order to ensure proper piston seating in the transmission case assembly.

Using the J43065-1, install the reverse clutch piston assembly into the transmission case assembly.
7. Remove the J43065-1 (1), J43065-2 (2) and J43065-3 (3).





8. Using the J23456 and J38734, compress the reverse clutch spring assembly.
9. Install the reverse clutch spring retaining ring.
10. Remove the J23456 and J38734.





11. Install the reverse clutch waved plate.

12. Important: The reverse clutch plates are designed to fit only one way into the transmission case assembly.

Important: Install the reverse clutch plates with the friction material facing up, toward the backing plate.

Install the reverse clutch plates, 3 each, starting with a plate with the splines on the outer, external, diameter.





13. Important: Perform this step for transmissions equipped with I.D.-splined waved clutch plates.

Using the J45995 (2) and J46251 (1), compress the clutch plates.





14. Measure the distance between the top, outer, edge of the retaining ring groove and the top friction plate. Record the measurement.

15. Important: The backing plate identification letter is stamped on the backing plate.

Refer to the Reverse Clutch Backing Plate Specifications (Flat Clutch Plate Design-I.D. Spline) Reverse Clutch Backing Plate Specifications (Wave Clutch Plate Design-I.D. Spline) table in Specifications in order to select the proper backing plate.





16. Install the reverse clutch backing plate.

17. Important: Align the retaining ring gap with the fluid pump housing area of the transmission case assembly.

Install the retaining ring for the reverse clutch backing plate.





18. Install the thrust washer for the reverse clutch hub assembly.
19. Install the reverse clutch hub assembly.





20. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the lube oil pipe and bolt into the transmission case assembly.
Tighten the bolt to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).