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Forward Clutch Cylinder: Assembly

    NOTE: The lip on the seal faces toward the bottom of the cylinder. Make sure the check ball moves freely.
  1. Install a new inner piston seal.
    2. Fig 1: Installing New Inner Piston Seal
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    NOTE: Lightly coat all the seals with petroleum jelly during assembly.
  2. Install the piston assembly using the special tool.
    3. Fig 2: Installing Piston Assembly
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  3. Install the clutch return spring.
    4. Fig 3: Installing Clutch Return Spring
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    CAUTION: Do not fully compress the return spring retainer.
  4. Install the snap ring using the snap ring pliers and special tool.
    5. Fig 4: Installing Snap Ring
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  5. Install the forward clutch plates.
    1. Install the clutch packs.
    2. Install the pressure plate.
    3. Install the retaining ring.
    6. Fig 5: Installing Forward Clutch Plates
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  6. Measure the clearance between the retaining ring and the clutch cylinder lip.
  7. If the clearance is not within specification selective retaining rings are available. Check the clearance after installing the correct selective retaining ring.
Fig 6: Measuring Forward Clutch Plate Clearance
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Fig 7: Selective Retaining Ring (1 Of 2)
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Fig 8: Selective Retaining Ring (2 Of 2)
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