Direct Clutch: Reassembly

Install the O-rings on direct clutch retainer and piston.
Install the clutch piston.
Install the O-ring on spring retainer and install return spring and retainer.
Install the snap ring using the special tool(09453 - 21000).

Fig 1: Installing Snap Ring Using Special Tool
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Aligning the teeth of the clutch plate, the clutch disc, and the clutch reaction plate (fig.A) and the direct clutch retainer hole (fig.B), assemble them.

Fig 2: Aligning Teeth Of Clutch Plate
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Install the direct clutch reaction plate as illustrated on the figure.
Applying force of 5kg on the direct clutch reaction plate, measure the gap with the snap ring using a gauge. If the measurement deviates from standard value, use an appropriate snapring (12 sizes).
Standard value

F5A51-2: 0.024 - 0.031 in(0.6 - 0.8mm)

Fig 3: Installing Direct Clutch Reaction Plate
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