Direct Clutch Cylinder: Assembly

NOTE: The lip on the seal must face toward the bottom of the clutch cylinder.

Fig 1: Installing Inner Piston Seal

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NOTE: Make sure that the check ball is in place on the clutch piston. Lightly coat all the seals with petroleum jelly prior to installation.

Using the special tool, install the direct clutch piston and seal assembly making sure that it is fully seated.

Fig 2: Installing Direct Clutch Piston & Seal Assembly

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Fig 3: Installing Apply Ring

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NOTE: The notch on the direct clutch return spring must line up with the check ball on the direct clutch piston.

Fig 4: Installing Direct Clutch Return Spring

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CAUTION: Do not allow the special tool to bottom out on the piston.

Using the special tool and snap ring pliers, compress the clutch spring and install the snap ring.

Fig 5: Installing Snap Ring

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CAUTION: Check for wear on the inner splines of the friction plates. Install new components if worn.

NOTE: The number of clutch plates may vary with application.

NOTE: The clutch pressure plate must be installed with the chamfer edge facing up.

Install the direct clutch pack.
1. Install the direct clutch pack.
2. Install the clutch pressure plate.
3. Install the snap ring.

Fig 6: Installing Direct Clutch Pack

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Using the special tools, measure the clearance between the retaining ring and the clutch cylinder lip.

Fig 7: Measuring Direct Clutch Pack Clearance

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If the clearance is not within specification, selective retaining rings are available. Check the clearance after installing the correct selective retaining ring.

Fig 8: Selective Retaining Ring

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