Direct Clutch Assembly: Assembly

Lightly lubricate the new pistons with petroleum jelly.
1. Direct clutch piston.
2. Direct clutch return spring.
3. Direct clutch balance piston.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Return Spring, Clutch Balance Piston And Clutch Piston
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Install a new direct clutch piston.

Fig 2: Locating Direct Clutch Piston
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Install the direct clutch return spring and a new balance piston.

Fig 3: Locating Clutch Balance Piston And Return Spring
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Using the special tools, install the snap ring.

Fig 4: Identifying Snap Ring With Special Tools
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NOTE: The direct clutch plates are installed in an alternating sequence, starting with an externally splined steel plate, then an internally splined friction plate, with the pressure plate on the top just under the snap ring.

Install the plates.
1. Externally splined steel plates.
2. Internally splined friction plates.
3. Pressure plate.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Externally Splined Steel Plates And Internally Splined Friction Plates
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Install the snap ring.

Fig 6: Locating Snap Ring
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Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the snap ring and the pressure plate.

Fig 7: Measuring Clearance Between Snap Ring And Pressure Plate Using Feeler Gauge
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