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Reverse Clutch: Assembly

    NOTE: The lip on the seal faces toward the bottom of the cylinder.
    Fig 1: Installing New Reverse Clutch Piston Inner Seal
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  1. Install new reverse clutch piston inner seal.
    2. NOTE: The lip on the seal faces toward the bottom of the cylinder.
    Fig 2: Install New Reverse Clutch Piston Outer Seal
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  2. Install new reverse clutch piston outer seal.
  3. Using the special tool, install the reverse clutch piston. Install the reverse clutch piston into the special tool and install it into the reverse clutch cylinder.
    Fig 3: Installing Reverse Clutch Piston
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  4. Install the reverse clutch support and spring.
    Fig 4: Installing Reverse Clutch Support And Spring
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    5. CAUTION: Do not fully compress the spring retainer.
    Fig 5: Installing Snap Ring
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  5. Use the special tool and snap ring pliers to install the snap ring.
  6. Install the reverse clutch pressure plate retainer snap ring.
    1. Install the wave spring.
    2. Install the clutch pack.
    3. Install the reverse clutch pressure plate.
    4. Install the reverse clutch pressure plate retainer snap ring.
      Fig 6: Installing Reverse Clutch Pressure Plate Retainer Snap Ring
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    7. WARNING: To prevent injury, wear eye protection when using pressurized air.
    NOTE: Be sure the shop air is dry and regulated at 276 kPa (40 psi).
    Fig 7: Applying Air Pressure To Clutch Assembly
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  7. Apply air pressure to the clutch assembly and check for proper operation.
    8. NOTE: Measure the clearance using the special tool. Take two readings 180 degrees apart, and determine the average of the two readings.
    Fig 8: Measuring Clearance
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  8. Measure the clearance.
  9. If the clearance is not within specification selective retaining rings are available. Check the clearance after installing the correct selective retaining ring.
    Fig 9: Selective Retaining Ring
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