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Direct Clutch Disassembly and Assembly




Direct Clutch: Disassembly and Assembly

Components

QR25DE Models










VQ40DE Models










Disassembly

1) Remove snap ring from direct clutch drum using suitable tool.





2) Remove retaining plate, drive plates, driven plates and dish plate* from direct clutch drum.

*: VQ40DE models only

Inspection

- Check the following, and replace direct clutch assembly if necessary.

Direct Clutch Snap Ring

- Check for deformation, fatigue or damage.

Direct Clutch Drive Plates

- Check facing for burns, cracks or damage.

Direct Clutch Retaining Plate and Driven Plates

- Check facing for burns, cracks or damage.

Direct Clutch Dish Plate (VQ40DE Models)

- Check facing for burns, cracks or damage.

Assembly

1) Install retaining plate, drive plates, driven plates and dish plate* in direct clutch drum.

*: VQ40DE models only

CAUTION:
Take care with order of plates.

- QR25DE Models





- Snap ring (1)
- Retaining plate (2)
- Drive plate (3)
- Driven plate (4)
- Drive plate/Driven plate: 5/5
- VQ40DE Models





- Snap ring (1)
- Retaining plate (2)
- Drive plate (3)
- Driven plate (4)
- Dish plate (5)
- Drive plate/Driven plate: 5/5
2) Install snap ring in direct clutch drum using suitable tool.