Reverse Clutch: Assembly

Soak the internal spline clutch plates in clean transmission fluid for 30 minutes before assembly.
Using the special tool, install the reverse clutch piston assembly with integral seals.

Fig 1: Installing Reverse Clutch Piston Assembly With Integral Seals
Install the reverse clutch return spring assembly.

Fig 2: Installing Reverse Clutch Return Spring Assembly

WARNING: Use caution when releasing tool pressure on the clutch piston springs. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Do not compress the reverse clutch return springs completely.

Fig 3: Compressing Reverse Clutch Return Springs

Install the reverse clutch retaining ring.
- Using the special tool, compress the reverse clutch return springs.
Install the reverse clutch plates.
1. Install the steel plates.
2. Install the friction plates.
3. Install the reverse clutch pressure plate.
Fig 4: Installing Reverse Clutch Plates
Install the reverse clutch pressure plate retainer snap ring (selective fit).

Fig 5: Installing Reverse Clutch Pressure Plate Retainer Snap Ring
Measure the clearance between the reverse clutch pressure plate and the reverse clutch pressure plate retainer snap ring with a feeler gauge.
- Take a second measurement on the opposite side.
- Average the two measurements to get the clearance.
- If the clearance is not within the specifications, select and install the proper thickness retaining ring to obtain the specified clearance.
- Retaining ring sizes:
  
  Fig 6: Measuring Clearance Between Reverse Clutch Pressure Plate & Reverse Clutch Pressure Plate Retainer Snap Ring
- 1.39-1.49 mm (0.054-0.058 in)
- 1.53-1.63 mm (0.060-0.064 in)
- 1.68-1.78 mm (0.066-0.070 in)