Forward Clutch Assembly: Assembly

Install the forward clutch piston to forward clutch drum.
NOTE:
- Apply CVTF to the seal of forward clutch piston.
- Insert it all the way to the end.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Forward Clutch Piston To Forward Clutch Drum
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Install the return spring.

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Assembly With Return Spring
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Install the forward clutch piston seal.
NOTE: Apply CVTF to the sealing area of forward clutch piston seal.

Fig 3: Identifying Clutch Assembly With Forward Clutch Piston Seal
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Compress the return spring using the ST to install the snap ring.
ST 18762AA000 COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL

Fig 4: Identifying Return Spring With Compressor Special Tool
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Measure thickness "A" of the retaining plate installed.

Fig 5: Measuring Thickness Of Retaining Plate
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Measure thickness "B" of internal gear on the workbench.

Fig 6: Identifying Thickness Of Internal Gear On Workbench
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Measure thickness "C" of labelled or marked snap ring.

Fig 7: Measuring Thickness Of Labelled Snap Ring
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Install the dish plate, drive plate and driven plate.
Install the snap ring at the location (upper groove) indicated in the figure.

Fig 8: Identifying Snap Ring Installation Location
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Measure depth "D" of snap ring and driven plate while lifting the snap ring.

Fig 9: Identifying Snap Ring And Driven Plate Depth
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Calculate clearance "T" from internal gear to retaining plate with the obtained value from step 5) through step 10).
Formula: T mm (in) = D - A - B - C

Fig 10: Identifying Clearance Between Internal Gear And Retaining Plate
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If the value "T" obtained from step 11) exceeds the limit for use, replace the drive plate and driven plate with new parts and select the retaining plate within the initial standard value.

Initial standard:

1.2 - 1.6 mm (0.047 - 0.063 in)

Limit thickness:

2.4 mm (0.09 in)

Retaining plate
Item number	Thickness mm (in)
31567AB670	3.2 (0.126)
31567AB660	3.0 (0.118)
31567AB650	2.8 (0.110)
31567AB640	2.6 (0.102)

Remove the snap ring.

Fig 11: Identifying Clutch Assembly Without Snap Ring
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Replace with the selected retaining plate.
Install the snap ring to the lower groove.

Fig 12: Identifying Clutch Assembly With Snap Ring At Lower Groove
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Install the thrust needle bearing.
NOTE: Install the thrust needle bearing in the correct direction.

Fig 13: Identifying Correct Direction Of Thrust Needle Bearing
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Install the washer.

Fig 14: Installing Washer
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Install the sun gear.

Fig 15: Identifying Clutch Assembly With Sun Gear
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Install the internal gear.

Fig 16: Identifying Clutch Assembly With Internal Gear
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Install the snap ring.
Install the thrust needle bearing.
NOTE: Make sure to install in the right direction.

Fig 17: Identifying Clutch Assembly With Snap Ring
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Install the planetary carrier assembly.

Fig 18: Identifying Planetary Carrier Assembly
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