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Forward And Overrun Clutches: Assembly

  1. Install D-rings and oil seals on forward clutch piston and overrun clutch piston.
    • Take care with direction of oil seal. 
    • Apply ATF to both parts. 
    Fig 1: Installing D-Rings And Oil Seals On Forward And Overrun Clutch Piston
    G01320618Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Install overrun clutch piston assembly on forward clutch piston by turning it slowly.
    • Apply ATF to inner surface of forward clutch piston. 
    Fig 2: Installing Overrun Clutch Piston Assembly On Forward Clutch Piston
    G01320619Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install forward clutch piston assembly on forward clutch drum by turning it slowly.
    • Apply ATF to inner surface of drum. 
    Fig 3: Installing Forward Clutch Piston Assembly On Forward Clutch Drum
    G01320620Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install return spring on overrun clutch piston.
    Fig 4: Installing Return Spring On Overrun Clutch Piston
    G01320621Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Align the mark on spring retainer with check ball in overrun clutch piston.
    Fig 5: Aligning Mark On Spring Retainer With Check Ball In Overrun Clutch Piston
    G01320622Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Set Tool on spring retainer and install snap ring while compressing return springs.
    • Set Tool directly over return springs. 
      Fig 6: Installing Snap Ring By Compressing Return Spring
      G01320623Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Do not align snap ring gap with spring retainer stopper. 
    Fig 7: Locating Snap Ring Gap And Stopper
    G01320624Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install drive plates, driven plates, retaining plate and dish plate for overrun clutch.
    • Take care with order of plates. 
    Fig 8: Installing Overrun Clutch Snap Ring
    G01320625Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install snap ring for overrun clutch.
  8. Measure clearance between overrun clutch retaining plate and snap ring.

    If not within allowable limit, select proper retaining plate.

    Specified clearance 

    Standard: 0.7 - 1.1 mm (0.028 - 0.043 in) 

    Allowable limit: 1.7 mm (0.067 in) 

  9. Overrun clutch retaining plate - Refer to  "OVERRUN CLUTCH ".
    Fig 9: Measuring Clearance Between Overrun Clutch Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
    G01320626Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Install drive plates, driven plates, retaining plate and dish plate for forward clutch.
    • Take care with order of plates. 
  11. Install snap ring for forward clutch.
    Fig 10: Installing Forward Clutch Snap Ring
    G01320627Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Measure clearance between forward clutch retaining plate and snap ring.

    If not within allowable limit, select proper retaining plate.

    Specified clearance 

    Standard  : 0.45 - 0.85 mm (0.0177 - 0.0335 in)

    Allowable limit: 1.85 mm (0.0728 in) 

    Forward clutch retaining plate: Refer to  "FORWARD CLUTCH ".

    Fig 11: Measuring Clearance Between Forward Clutch Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
    G01320628Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Check operation of forward clutch.

    Refer to "DISASSEMBLY ".

  14. Check operation of overrun clutch.

    Refer to "DISASSEMBLY ".

    Fig 12: Applying Compressed Air To Oil Hole (Forward And Overrun Clutch)
    G01320629Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.