Direct Clutch

Direct Clutch





Special Tool(s)





Material





Disassembly





1. Remove the direct clutch pressure, friction and steel plates.
1. Remove the retaining ring.
2. Remove the plates.





2. Using the special tool, remove the selective snap ring.





3. Remove the direct clutch balance piston.





4. Remove the direct clutch return spring.





5. CAUTION: If damage is found on the direct clutch piston seals, install a new direct clutch piston.

Remove and inspect the direct clutch piston.

Assembly
1. Soak the internal spline clutch plates in clean automatic transmission fluid for 15 minutes before assembly.
2. Inspect the direct clutch piston bore surfaces for nicks or scratches. Install a new direct clutch piston if necessary.





3. Lubricate and install the direct clutch piston.





4. Install the direct clutch return spring.





5. Install the direct clutch balance piston.





6. Using the special tool, install the selective snap ring.





7. Install the direct clutch pressure, friction and steel plates.
1. Install the plates.
2. Install the retaining ring.
- Check the clearance.