Low-Reverse Brake Measurement

Fig 1: Low & Reverse Brake Pressure Plate, Cushion Plate, Plates, Discs, & Reaction Plate

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When the low-reverse brake is replaced, the proper select pressure plate (1) must be install to achieve specified end play. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .

1. Install the low-reverse brake pressure plate (1), wave plate (2), plates (3), discs (4), reaction plate (5) and snap-ring (6) in the transaxle housing.
2. Place transaxle housing on a suitable arbor press.
   Fig 2: Special Tool #10427

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   (special tool #10427, Compressor, Return Spring)

   Fig 3: Special Tool #10429

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   (special tool #10429, Gauge, Force)

   Fig 4: Tool 10427 On The Low-Reverse Clutch, Tool 10429 On Compressor Tool

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3. Place tool 10427 on the low-reverse clutch.
4. Place tool 10429 on compressor tool directly under the arbor press ram.
5. Apply 28 kg/cm² (400 lbf.) of force to compress the wave plate in the low-reverse brake.
   Fig 5: Measuring Gap Between The Low-Reverse Reaction Plate & Snap Ring

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6. Using a suitable feeler gauge set (3), measure the gap between the low-reverse reaction plate and the snap ring. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
7. If the clearance is not within specification, install a thicker or thinner select pressure plate to adjust the clearance.