Transfer Clutch: Assembly

Using the ST, install the parking gear to transfer reduction drive gear.
ST 398177700 INSTALLER

Fig 1: Identifying Parking Gear On Transfer Reduction Drive Gear With Installer
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Install the snap ring to transfer reduction drive gear.

Fig 2: Identifying Snap Ring On Transfer Reduction Drive Gear
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Using the ST, install the transfer reduction drive gear to transfer reduction drive gear shaft.
ST 499277100 BUSHING 1-2 INSTALLER

Fig 3: Identifying Transfer Reduction Drive Gear With Transfer Reduction Drive Gear Shaft
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Using the ST, install the ball bearing.
NOTE: Use a new ball bearing.

ST 499277100 BUSHING 1-2 INSTALLER

Fig 4: Identifying Ball Bearing
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Attach the transfer clutch piston to the reduction drive gear shaft.
NOTE: Apply CVTF to the transfer clutch piston lip.
Install the return spring.

Fig 5: Installing Return Spring
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Install the transfer clutch piston seal.
Using the ST, install the snap ring.
ST 18762AA000 COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL

Fig 6: Identifying Snap Ring And Transfer Clutch Piston Seal
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Install the pressure plate, driven plate, drive plate and snap ring.

Fig 7: Identifying Snap Ring
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Before measuring clearance "A", place same thickness shims on both sides to prevent the retaining plate from tilting.

When clearance "A" exceeds the limit for use, replace the drive plate and driven plate as a set, and select and adjust the pressure plate within the initial specified value.

Initial standard:

0.7 - 1.1 mm (0.028 - 0.043 in)

Limit thickness:

1.6 mm (0.063 in)

Fig 8: Measuring Clearance Between Drive Plate And Driven Plate (View 1 Of 2)

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Pressure plate
Part No.	Thickness mm (in)
31593AA151	3.3 (0.130)
31593AA161	3.7 (0.146)

Check the clearance between the snap ring and retaining plate. Refer to , INSPECTION , Transfer Clutch.