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51. Forward Clutch Assemble

^ Tools Required
- J 21362-1 Forward Clutch Piston and Inner Seal Protector
- J 38732-1 Forward Clutch Piston and Outer Seal Protector
- J 23327 Clutch Spring Compressor
- J 25018-A Clutch Spring Compressor Adapter
- J 36850 Assembly Lubricant





1. Lubricate the forward clutch piston seal with DEXRON III transmission fluid.
2. Lubricate the forward clutch piston intermediate seal assembly with DEXRON III transmission fluid.
3. Install the J21362-1 over the forward clutch housing hub.
4. Place the forward clutch piston (606) inside the J 38732-1 and insert the assembly into the forward clutch housing assembly (602).
5. Push down on and slightly rotate the forward clutch piston (606) until it is seated.
6. Remove the tools,





7. Install the forward clutch spring assembly (607).
8. Compress the forward clutch spring assembly (607) using the J 23327 and the J 25018-A.
9. Install the forward clutch spring retainer ring (608).
10. Remove the tools.





11. Dip the forward clutch plates in DEXRON III transmission fluid.
12. Install the forward clutch waved plate (609).
13. Install the steel and composite forward clutch plates (610, 611). Alternate the clutch plates, starting with the steel clutch plate (5 steel and 5 composite).

Important: The forward clutch hub and the forward clutch housing thrust washer should not be installed at this time. This will allow easier access in order to perform the forward clutch piston travel check.

14. Install the direct clutch hub (615).
15. Install the direct clutch hub retainer ring (616).
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