Front Clutch Assembly: Assembly

Install the D-section ring in the groove on the outside surface of the piston with its round side out. Install another D-section ring to the front clutch retainer.
Apply automatic transaxle fluid to the outside surface of the D-section rings. Then push the piston into front clutch retainer by hand.

Fig 1: Installing D-Section Ring
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Install the return spring and spring retainer.
Compress the return spring with the special tool (09453-24000) and install the snap ring.

Fig 2: Compressing Return Spring With Special Tool & Installing Snap Ring
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Install the three clutch reaction plates and two clutch discs. Prior to installation, apply automatic transaxle fluid to them.
CAUTION:
1. When new clutch discs are used, they should be immersed in automatic transaxle fluid a minimum of two hours prior to installation.
2. As you know, the color of current clutch disc turns to black when burnt. When the new clutch disc is immersed in ATF for two hours, its color also turns to black, which makes it difficult to identify it the clutch disc is normal or has been burnt. Therefore, care should be taken not to confuse or misuse the burnt clutch disc of current type and new type clutch discs immersed in ATF.
3. The burnt clutch disc of new type should be identified by looking at the height difference of protruded section and base section.
Fig 3: Identifying Shear Drop
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After installing the snap ring, check to see if there is a 0.4-0.6 mm (0.0157-0.0236 in.) clearance between the snap ring and the clutch reaction plate.
To check clearance, hold the entire circumference of the clutch reaction plate down with 50 N (11 lb.) force. If clearance is out of specification, adjust the clearance by selecting the proper snap ring.