Direct clutch — disassembly and assembly

Special tool

Spring Ring Compressor 307-209 (17-040)

Name	Specification
Transmission fluid for automatic transmission	WSS-M2C202-B

Pos.	Spare Part No	Name
1	–	Retaining ring
2	–	Direct clutch pressure plate
3	–	Damaged or worn friction elements
4	–	Separating steel discs for forward clutch
5	–	snap ring (selective selection)
6	–	Direct Clutch Balance Piston
7	–	Direct clutch return spring
8	–	Direct clutch piston
9	–	Direct Drive Clutch Thrust Bearing
10	–	Cylinder Assembly Direct Drive Clutch

Disassembly

1. Remove pressure plate and direct clutch discs.

• 1. Remove the direct clutch pressure plate snap ring.
• 2. Remove pressure plate and direct clutch discs.

2. Using the special tool, remove the circlip.




3. Remove the direct clutch balancing piston0.



4. Remove the direct clutch return spring.



5.

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

Remove the direct clutch piston and inspect it.

Assembly

1. Before reassembly, soak the female clutch discs in clean automatic transmission fluid for 15 minutes.


2. Inspect the walls of the direct clutch piston bore for dents 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 circlip.



7. Install the direct clutch pressure plate snap ring. For more information, please refer to the Specifications chapter available in this section.

• 1. Install the direct clutch discs and pressure plate.
• 2. Install the direct clutch pressure plate snap ring.