Low-Reverse Brake: Reassembly
- Install "D" shaped rings on piston with round side facing out. Lubricate ring with Dexron II. Install piston by hand, being careful not to damage rings.
- Install waved spring and return spring. Compress springs and install snap ring. Install pressure plate, lined plate(s), steel plate(s), alternating lined plate(s) and steel plate(s). Install reaction plate. See Fig 1
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- Install large snap ring and measure clearance between reaction plate and snap ring. Clearance should be .031-.040" (.8-1.0 mm) on KM170 transaxle, .047-.055" (1.2-1.4 mm) on all others. If clearance is incorrect, replace snap ring. Snap rings are available from .063" (1.6 mm) to .126" (3.2 mm) in .008" (.2 mm) increments.
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