Direct Clutch: Assembly

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
Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Plate And Dish Plate
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- VK45DE models
- Snap ring (1)
- Retaining plate (2)
- Drive plate (3)
- Driven plate (4)
- Dish plate (5)
- Drive plate/Driven plate: 6/6
Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Plate And Dish Plate
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Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, install snap ring in direct clutch drum.

Fig 3: Identifying Snap Ring In High And Low Reverse Clutch Drum
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