Direct Clutch: Assembly

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Install drive plates, driven plates, dish plate* and retaining plates in direct clutch drum.
CAUTION: Take care with order of plates.

*: 2WD models
- 2WD models
  - Snap ring (1)
  - Retaining plate (2)
  - Drive plate (3)
  - Driven plate (4)
  - Dish plate (5)
  - Drive plate/Drive plate: 5/4
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Drive Plates, Driven Plates, Dish Plate And Retaining Plates In Direct Clutch Drum (2WD)
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- AWD models
  - Snap ring (1)
  - Retaining plate (2)
  - Drive plate (3)
  - Driven plate (4)
  - Drive plate/Driven plate: 5/5
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Drive Plates, Driven Plates, Dish Plate And Retaining Plates In Direct Clutch Drum (AWD)
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, install snap ring in direct clutch drum.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Direct Clutch Drum Snap Ring
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.