Forward Clutch Assembly: Assembly

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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: Applying CVTF To Forward Clutch Piston Seal
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Install the return spring.

Fig 2: Identifying Return Spring
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Install the forward clutch piston retainer.
NOTE: Apply CVTF to the sealing area of forward clutch piston retainer.

Fig 3: Identifying Forward Clutch Piston Retainer
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Compress the return spring using the ST to install the snap ring.
ST 18762AA001 COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL

Fig 4: Installing Snap Ring Using Compressor Special Tool (ST 18762AA001)
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Measure thickness "A" of the retaining plate installed.

Fig 5: Measuring Retaining Plate Thickness
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Measure thickness "B" of the internal gear on a surface plate.

Fig 6: Measuring Surface Plate Internal Gear Thickness
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Measure thickness "C" of labelled or marked snap ring.

Fig 7: Measuring Marked Snap Ring Thickness
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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: Locating Snap Ring
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Measure depth "D" of snap ring and driven plate while lifting the snap ring.

Fig 9: Measuring 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: Measuring Internal Gear To Retaining Plate Clearance
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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: Locating Snap Ring
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Replace with the selected retaining plate to install.
Install the snap ring to the lower groove.

Fig 12: Locating Lower Groove Snap Ring
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Install the thrust needle bearing.
NOTE: Install the thrust needle bearing in the correct direction.

Fig 13: Identifying 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 Sun Gear
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Install the internal gear.

Fig 16: Identifying 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 Thrust Needle Bearing
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Install the planetary carrier assembly.

Fig 18: Identifying Planetary Carrier Assembly

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