Direct Clutch

Direct Clutch

















Disassembly

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

2. Remove the plates.






2. Using the Spring Washer Compressor, remove the selective snap ring.





3. Remove the direct clutch balance piston.





4. Remove the direct clutch return spring.





5. NOTICE: 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 transmission fluid.

2. Inspect the direct clutch piston bore surfaces for nicks or scratches. Install a new direct clutch piston if necessary.

3. Lubricate with clean transmission fluid and install the direct clutch piston.





4. Install the direct clutch return spring.





5. Install the direct clutch balance piston.





6. Using the Spring Washer Compressor, install the selective snap ring.





7. Install the direct clutch pressure, friction and steel plates.
1. Install the plates.

2. Install the retaining ring.






8. Measure the clutch pack clearance.
1. Install the direct clutch on the transaxle end cover.

2. Install the Dial Indicator Gauge With Holding Fixture on the transaxle end cover and position the Dial Indicator Gauge plunger on the pressure plate.

3. Using a suitable tool, lift up on both sides of the clutch pack and measure and record the clutch pack clearance on the Dial Indicator Gauge in 3 different areas. Average the measurements.






9. Compare the direct clutch pack clearance to the specification (1.0-1.3 mm [0.0393-0.0511 in]). If the clutch pack clearance is not within specification, select and install the correct size retaining ring to obtain the specified clearance.