Intermediate/Overdrive Cylinder Assembly: Assembly

NOTE: Prior to reassembly, inspect the check ball, the cup plugs and the feedbolt threads for contamination or damage. Clean or replace, as necessary.

Fig 1: Installing Intermediate Clutch Piston Outer Seal

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Lubricate with petroleum jelly or equivalent. Install the intermediate clutch piston outer seal, with the lip seal facing upward.
Lubricate with petroleum jelly or equivalent. Install the intermediate clutch piston inner seal, with the lip seal facing downward toward the cylinder.

Fig 2: Installing Intermediate Clutch Piston Inner Seal
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NOTE: The piston should rotate freely in the cylinder.

Fig 3: Installing Intermediate Clutch Piston

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Install the intermediate clutch piston.

CAUTION: The overdrive piston lip seals are bonded to the piston. Use care not to damage or roll the lip seal over.

Fig 4: Installing Overdrive Clutch Piston & Seal Assembly

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Lubricate seal with petroleum jelly or equivalent. Position the overdrive clutch piston and seal assembly onto the intermediate/overdrive cylinder at a slight angle. Then, rotate the piston while pressing it down until fully seated onto the cylinder.

NOTE: The overdrive clutch piston return spring must be installed with fingers facing upward.

Fig 5: Installing Overdrive Clutch Piston Return Spring

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Install the overdrive clutch piston return spring.
Using the special tools, compress the overdrive clutch piston return spring.

Fig 6: Compressing Overdrive Clutch Piston Return Spring
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Install the overdrive clutch piston return spring retainer. Make sure the retainer is fully seated, then remove the tools.

Fig 7: Installing Overdrive Clutch Piston Return Spring Retainer
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