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Direct Clutch

Direct Clutch

AT-303 COMPONENTS:




AT-304 COMPONENTS:





DISASSEMBLY





1. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove snap ring from direct clutch drum.
2. Remove drive plates, driven plates, retaining plate and dish plate from direct clutch drum.
*: VK45DE models

INSPECTION
^ Check the following, and replace direct clutch assembly if necessary.

Direct Clutch Snap Ring
^ Check for deformation, fatigue or damage.

Direct Clutch Drive Plates
^ Check facing for burns, cracks or damage.

Direct Clutch Retaining Plates, Driven Plates and Dish Plate
^ Check facing for burns, cracks or damage.
*: VK45DE models

ASSEMBLY
1. Install drive plates, driven plates, retaining plate and dish plate in direct clutch drum.
*: VK45DE models

CAUTION: Take care with order of plates.





^ VQ35DE models
- Snap ring (1)
- Retaining plate (2)
- Drive plate (3)
- Driven plate (4)
- Drive plate/Driven plate: 5/5





^ VK45DE models
- Snap ring (1)
- Retaining plate (2)
- Drive plate (3)
- Driven plate (4)
- Dish plate (5)
- Drive plate/Driven plate: 6/6





2. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, install snap ring in direct clutch drum.