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40. Reverse Clutch Installation

Reverse Clutch Installation

- Tools Required
- J 23456 Booster and Clutch Pack Compressor
- J 36850 Assembly Lubricant
- J 38734 Reverse Spring Compressor Adapter
- J 43065-1 Reverse Clutch Piston Pusher
- J 43065-2 Reverse Clutch Piston OD Protector
- J 43065-3 Reverse Clutch Piston ID Protector
- J 45995 Clutch Compressor
- J 46251 Weight





1. Apply J 36850 to the outer seal edge of the reverse clutch piston assembly.

Caution: Use care when installing the J 43065-2 onto the reverse clutch piston assembly. The metal OD protector has a sharp edge. Failure to use care may result in personal injury.

2. Install the J 43065-2 onto the reverse clutch piston assembly.





3. Position the J43065-3 (2) on the transmission case assembly.
4. Apply J 36850 to the inner seal edge of the reverse clutch piston assembly.
5. Position the J43065-2 (1) and the reverse clutch piston assembly over the J 43065-3.






Important: When using the J 43065-1 (1), keep the piston assembly level and apply equal downward pressure in order to ensure proper piston seating in the transmission case assembly.

6. Using the J 43065- 1, install the reverse clutch piston assembly into the transmission case assembly.
7. Remove the J 43065-1 (1), J 43065-2 (2) and J 43065-3 (3).





8. Using the J 23456 and J 38734, compress the reverse clutch spring assembly.
9. Install the reverse clutch spring retaining ring.
10. Remove the J 23456 and J 38734.





11. Install the reverse clutch waved plate.

Important: The reverse clutch plates are designed to fit only one way into the transmission case assembly.

Important: Install the reverse clutch plates with the friction material facing up, toward the backing plate.

12. Install the reverse clutch plates, 3 each, starting with a plate with the splines on the outer, external, diameter.






Important: Perform this step for transmissions equipped with I.D.-splined waved clutch plates.

13. Using the J 45995 (2) and J 46251 (1), compress the clutch plates.





14. Measure the distance between the top, outer, edge of the retaining ring groove and the top friction plate. Record the measurement.

Important: The backing plate identification letter is stamped on the backing plate.

15. Refer to the Reverse Clutch Backing Plate Specifications (Flat Clutch Plate Design-I.D. Spline) or Reverse Clutch Backing Plate Specifications (Wave Clutch Plate Design-I.D. Spline) table in Specifications in order to select the proper backing plate.





16. Install the reverse clutch backing plate.

Important: Align the retaining ring gap with the fluid pump housing area of the transmission case assembly.

17. Install the retaining ring for the reverse clutch backing plate.





18. Install the thrust washer for the reverse clutch hub assembly.
19. Install the reverse clutch hub assembly.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

20. Install the lube oil pipe and bolt into the transmission case assembly.
- Tighten the bolt to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).