A/T Clutch Reassembly

A/T Clutch Reassembly

Special Tools Required

- Clutch Spring Compressor Set 07LAE-PX40000

NOTE: Hold the spring compressor in a vise with soft jaws. Be careful not to damage the clutch drum.

1. Soak the clutch discs thoroughly in ATF for at least 30 minutes.

2. Install new O-rings (A) on the 4th and the 5th clutch piston (B). Do not twist the O-rings.






3. Install a new O-ring (A) in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd clutch pistons (B), and install a new O-ring (C) on the clutch drums (D).






4. Install the clutch piston (A) in the clutch drum (B). Apply pressure and rotate to ensure proper seating. Lubricate the piston O-ring with ATF before installing. Do not pinch the O-ring by installing the piston with too much force.






5. Set the return spring (A) and the spring retainer (B) on the clutch piston, and position the snap ring (C) on the spring retainer.






6. Install the clutch spring compressor.






7. Set the clutch spring compressor (A) on the spring retainer (B) of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd clutches so that it compresses the clutch return spring (C).






8. Be sure the clutch spring compressor (A) is adjusted to make full contact with the spring retainer (B) on the 4th and 5th clutches.






9. Check the placement of the clutch spring compressor. If either end of the clutch spring compressor is set over an area of the spring retainer that is unsupported by the return spring, the retainer may be damaged.






10. Compress the return spring until the snap ring can be installed.






11. Install the snap ring using snap ring pliers.





12. Remove the clutch spring compressor.

13. Install the wave spring (A) in the 1st clutch drum (B). Install the clutch flat-plate (C), then starting with the clutch disc, alternately install the clutch discs (D) (5) and the clutch wave-plates (E) (4). Install the clutch end-plate (F) with the flat side toward the top disc.






14. Install the wave spring (A) in the 2nd clutch drum (B). Install the clutch flat-plate (C), then starting with the clutch disc, alternately install the clutch discs (D) (6) and the clutch wave-plates (E) (5). Install the clutch end-plate (F) with the flat side toward the top disc.






15. Install the wave spring (A) in the 3rd clutch drum (B). Install the clutch flat-plate (C), then starting with the clutch disc, alternately install the clutch discs (D) (6) and the clutch wave-plates (E) (5). Install the clutch end-plate (F) with the flat side toward the top disc.






16. Install the wave spring (A) in the 4th clutch drum (B). Starting with the clutch wave-plate, alternately install the clutch wave-plates (C) (4) and the clutch discs (D) (4). Install the clutch end-plate (E) with the flat side toward the top disc.






17. Install the wave spring (A) in the 5th clutch drum (B). Starting with the clutch wave-plate, alternately install the clutch wave-plates (C) (4) and the clutch discs (D) (4). Install the clutch end-plate (E) with the flat side toward the top disc.






18. Install the snap ring using a screwdriver to secure the clutch end-plate.





19. Check that the clutch piston moves by applying air pressure into fluid passage.