Front Clutch Assembly
FRONT CLUTCHComponents
Disassembly
1. Remove snap ring from clutch retainer.
2. Take out three clutch reaction plates and two clutch discs. If the clutch reaction plates and the clutch discs are to be reused, be sure not to change the installation order or direction.
3. With return spring compressed with special tool (09453-21000, 09453-24000), spring compressor, remove snap ring, then spring retainer and return spring.
4. Remove piston from retainer.
5. Remove the D-section rings from the inner and outer circumferences of the piston.
Reassembly
1. Install D-section ring in groove in outside surface of piston with its round side out. Install another D-section ring to front clutch retainer.
2. Apply automatic transaxle fluid to outside surface of D-section rings, then push piston into front clutch retainer by hand.
3. Install return spring and spring retainer.
4. Compress return spring with special tool (09453-21000, 09453-24000) and install snap ring.
5. Install four clutch reaction plates and three clutch discs. Prior to installation, apply automatic transaxle fluid to them.
CAUTION:
When using new clutch discs, immerse them in automatic transaxle fluid for more than two hours before installation.
6. After installing snap ring, check to see if there is a 0.7 - 0.9 mm (0.028 - 0.035 inch) clearance between snap ring and clutch reaction plate.
To check clearance, hold entire circumference of clutch reaction plate down with 50 N (11 lb.) force. If clearance is out of specification, adjust clearance by selecting proper snap ring.