Coast Clutch Assembly: Assembly

If the sun gear was removed, install the sun gear.

Fig 1: Installing Sun Gear
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Inspect the coast clutch piston and seal assembly for damage and the check ball for free movement. Install a new clutch piston and seal assembly if damaged.

Fig 2: Inspecting Coast Clutch Piston & Seal Assembly
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NOTE: Prior to installing the coast clutch piston, lubricate the piston seal with petroleum jelly.

Fig 3: Installing Coast Clutch Piston

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Using the special tool, install the coast clutch piston.
Using the special tool, install the coast clutch retaining ring.
1. Install the return spring.
2. Install the retaining ring.
Fig 4: Installing Coast Clutch Retaining Ring
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Make sure that the OWC is locked in place. Turn counterclockwise to lock in place. Install the overdrive one way clutch.

Fig 5: Locking OWC In Place
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Install the coast clutch pressure plate and the clutch plates.

Fig 6: Installing Coast Clutch Pressure Plate & Clutch Plates
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Install the retaining ring.

Fig 7: Installing Retaining Ring
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Check the stack-up clearance.
1. Using a feeler gauge, measure the stack up clearance in three places, 120 degrees apart, between the snap ring and the coast clutch pressure plate.
  - If the clearance is not within specification, install the correct coast clutch pressure plate retainer snap ring and recheck the clearance.
Fig 8: Checking Stack-Up Clearance
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