Front Clutch: Assembly
- Soak clutch discs in transmission fluid while assembling other clutch parts.
- Install new seals in the clutch retainer lower groove and on the outer diameter of the retainer hub. Be sure lip of each seal faces interior of clutch retainer.
- Lubricate lips of the retainer seals with liberal quantity of Mopar® Door Ease. Then lubricate retainer hub, bore, and piston with light coat of transmission fluid.
- Install clutch piston in retainer. Use twisting motion to seat piston in bottom of retainer.
- Position spring in clutch piston.
- Position spring retainer on top of piston spring. Make sure retainer is properly installed. See Figure.
- Compress piston spring and retainer with Compressor Tool C-3575-A. See Figure. Then install new snap ring to secure spring retainer and spring.
- Install clutch plates and discs. Install steel plate then disc until all plates and discs are installed.
- Install pressure plate and waved snap-ring.
Clearance should be 1.70 to 3.40 mm (0.067 to 0.134 in.). If clearance is incorrect, clutch discs, plates, pressure plates and snap ring may have to be changed.
CAUTION:
Never push the clutch piston straight in. This will fold the seals over causing leakage and clutch slip.