Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (Service Information): Clutch: Assembly: Assembly

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Forward Clutch

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1 - Snap Ring

2 - Forward Clutch Drum

3 - Input Shaft

4 - Dish Plate

5 - Driven Plate

6 - Retaining Plate

7 - Snap Ring

8 - Snap Ring

9 - Internal Gear

10 - Snap Ring

11 - Drive Plate

Refer to the exploded views as necessary when performing the following steps.

Fig 2: Clutch Disc Stack Up

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1 - SNAP RING

2 - RETAINING PLATE

3 - DRIVEN PLATE

4 - DRIVE PLATE

5 - DISH PLATE

6 - FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON

Refer to this view as necessary when performing the following steps.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Spring Assembly At Drum
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Install the spring assembly (1) into the drum (2).

Fig 4: Piston
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Install the piston (1) into the drum (3).

Fig 5: Snap Ring
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Lay the snap ring onto the piston.

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Snap Ring At Piston
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Install Compressor (special tool #8900A, Multi Use Spring Compressor).

Fig 7: Compress Drum
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Compress the piston.

Fig 8: Removing/Installing Snap Ring At Piston
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Use snap ring pliers or a small screw driver to install the snap ring (3) onto the piston (1).

Fig 9: Clutch Disc Stack Up

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1 - SNAP RING

2 - RETAINING PLATE

3 - DRIVEN PLATE

4 - DRIVE PLATE

5 - DISH PLATE

6 - FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON

CAUTION:

Install so that the installation order of each plate is correct.

Install the dish plate (5), the driven plate (3), the drive plate (4), the retaining plate (2) and one piece of the snap ring (1), in the forward clutch piston (6).

Fig 10: Measuring Clearance Between Snap Ring & Retaining Plate
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CAUTION:
When conducting measurements, measure two or more places and calculate the average value. If clearance is beyond standard value, replace the forward clutch assembly.
Measure the clearance between the snap ring (1) and the retaining plate (2). the correct clutch clearance is 1.2-1.5 mm (0.047-0.059 in.).

Fig 11: Input Shaft Snap Ring
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CAUTION:
Do not expand the snap ring beyond level required to install and do not deform it.
Install the input shaft (2) in the forward clutch drum, and install the snap ring (1).

Fig 12: Snap Rings At Forward Clutch Drum
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Install one piece of the snap ring (1) into the forward clutch drum.

Fig 13: Internal Gear At Forward Clutch
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Install the internal gear (1) into the forward clutch drum.

Fig 14: Forward Clutch Snap Ring
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Install the snap ring (1) in the forward clutch drum.