Direct Clutch Assembly

Direct Clutch Assembly





Special Tool(s)





Material

Disassembly

NOTE: Soak all friction clutch plates in clean automatic transmission fluid.





1. Remove the snap ring.





2. Remove the direct clutch plates.





3. Using the special tools, remove the snap ring.





4. NOTE: Note the orientation of the return spring.

Remove the direct clutch balance piston and return spring. Discard the direct clutch balance piston.





5. Remove and discard the direct clutch piston.
6. Clean and inspect all components for damage.

Assembly





1. Lightly lubricate the new pistons with petroleum jelly.
1 direct clutch piston.
2 direct clutch return spring.
3 direct clutch balance piston





2. Install a new direct clutch piston.





3. Install the direct clutch return spring and a new balance piston.





4. Using the special tools, install the snap ring.





5. NOTE: The direct clutch plates are installed in an alternating sequence, starting with an externally splined steel plate, then an internally splined friction plate, with the pressure plate on the top just under the snap ring.

Install the plates.
1 externally splined steel plates
2 internally splined friction plates
3 pressure plate





6. Install the snap ring.





7. Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the snap ring and the pressure plate.