Forward Clutch Assembly: Assembly

Install the forward clutch piston to forward clutch drum.
NOTE:
- Apply CVTF to the seal of forward clutch piston.
- Insert it all the way to the end.
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Install the return spring.

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Install the forward clutch piston retainer.
NOTE: Apply CVTF to the sealing portion of the forward clutch piston retainer.

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Compress the return spring using the ST to install the snap ring.
ST 18762AA000 or 18762AA001 COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL

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Measure thickness "A" of the retaining plate installed.

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Measure thickness "B" of the internal gear on a surface plate.

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Measure thickness "C" of labelled or marked snap ring.

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Install the dish plate, drive plate and driven plate.
Install the snap ring at the location (upper groove) indicated in the figure.

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Measure depth "D" of snap ring and driven plate while lifting the snap ring.

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Calculate clearance "T" from internal gear to retaining plate with the obtained value from step 5) through step 10).
Formula: T mm (in) = D - A - B - C

T: Clearance from internal gear to retaining plate

A: Thickness of retaining plate

B: Thickness of internal gear

C: Thickness of snap ring

D: Depth of snap ring and driven plate, with snap ring raised upward

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If the value "T" obtained from step 11) exceeds the limit for use, replace the drive plate and driven plate with new parts and select the retaining plate within the initial standard value.

Initial standard:

1.2 - 1.6 mm (0.047 - 0.063 in)

Limit thickness:

2.4 mm (0.09 in)

Retaining plate
Item number	Thickness mm (in)
31567AB670	3.2 (0.126)
31567AB660	3.0 (0.118)
31567AB650	2.8 (0.110)
31567AB640	2.6 (0.102)

Remove the snap ring.

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Replace with the selected retaining plate to install.
Install the snap ring to the lower groove.

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Install the thrust needle bearing.
NOTE: Install the thrust needle bearing in the correct direction.

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Install the washer.

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Install the sun gear.

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Install the internal gear.

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Install the snap ring.
Install the thrust needle bearing.
NOTE: Make sure to install in the right direction.

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Install the planetary carrier assembly.

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