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1-2-3-4, 4-5 Clutch Housing Assemble Rotating Clutch Assemble

Tools Required

    • J 24204-2 Bar and Stud Assembly
    • J 43776 C2 Piston Return Spring Compressor
    • J 43777 C1 Piston Return Compressor
    • J 44525 C1 Clutch Backplate Selector

    Object Number: 1217052  Size: SH
  1. Install piston sealrings (1), (2), and (3) onto C2 clutch piston (4).
  2. Lubricate C2 balance piston seal (3), the piston ID and OD, and sealrings (1) and (2) with petrolatum.

  3. Object Number: 1217054  Size: SH
  4. Position rotating clutch housing (2) on the work table so that the rear of the housing is facing up.
  5. Install O-ring (1) into the bottom groove on the inner hub of rotating clutch housing (2).

  6. Object Number: 1217053  Size: SH

    Notice: The C2 clutch piston and sealrings have been redesigned. The current and former C2 clutch pistons and sealrings must be matched to the vehicle calibration. All MY03 calibration transmission must use the current C2 piston, P/N 29539653 and double overlap joint sealrings, P/N 29538940. MY01 and MY 02 calibration transmissions require the former C2 clutch piston, P/N 29538342, and butt joint sealrings, P/N 29538212. Mismatching the C2 clutch piston and sealrings to a calibration causes hard and inconsistent 3-4 and 5-4 shifts.

  7. Position C2 clutch piston (3) on the work table so that the rear of the piston is facing up.
  8. Align C2 balance piston (2) so that the rubber seal is facing down.
  9. Install C2 balance piston (2) onto C2 clutch piston (3).
  10. Lubricate the rubber seals on C2 balance piston (2) with petrolatum.
  11. Install C2 clutch piston (3) with, C2 balance piston (2) attached, into rotating clutch housing (4).
  12. Make sure the C2 clutch piston is seated on the rotating clutch housing.
  13. Push C2 balance piston (2) below the retaining ring groove on rotating clutch housing (4).
  14. Install retaining ring (1) into rotating clutch housing (4).
  15. Make sure the retaining ring is seated completely around the rotating clutch housing.

  16. Object Number: 1217056  Size: SH
  17. Align C2 piston return spring assembly (2) so that the notches of the spring assemblies are facing and aligned with the tangs of C2 clutch piston (4).
  18. Install C2 piston return spring assembly (2) into C2 clutch piston (4).
  19. Align C1 piston housing (1) so that the rear of the housing is facing up.
  20. Install C1 piston housing (1) into C2 clutch piston (4).

  21. Object Number: 1217057  Size: SH
  22. Position rotating clutch housing (8) on the base of J 24204-2 (10) so that the rear of the housing is facing up.
  23. Install J 43776-1 (7) onto the shaft of J 24204-2 with the bowl down.
  24. Install retaining ring (6) onto the surface of J 43776-2 (7).
  25. Install spring (5) of J 43776 onto the shaft of J 24204-2 .
  26. Install J 43776-2 (4) onto the shaft of J 24204-2 .
  27. Align a notch of J 43776-2 (4) with the ball of the C1 piston housing.
  28. Install J 24204-2 ball bearing (3) and washer (2) onto the shaft of J 24204-2 .
  29. Install J 24204-2 wing nut (1) onto the shaft of J 24204-2 .
  30. Compress the C2 piston return spring assembly until the retaining ring groove on the inner hub of the rotating clutch housing is visible.
  31. Install retaining ring (6) into the rotating clutch housing inner hub.
  32. Make sure the retaining ring is seated all around the clutch housing.
  33. Remove all J tools except for the base of J 24204-2 .

  34. Object Number: 1217058  Size: SH
  35. Install C1 piston ID sealring (1) and C1 piston OD sealring (2) onto C1 clutch piston (3).
  36. Lubricate the sealrings with petrolatum.

  37. Object Number: 1217059  Size: SH
  38. Position rotating clutch housing (3) on the work table so that the rear of the housing is facing up.
  39. Align C1 clutch piston (2) so that the spring indents are facing up.
  40. Install C1 clutch piston (2) into C1 piston housing (4).
  41. Make sure the C1 clutch piston is seated in the C1 piston housing.
  42. Align C1 piston return spring assembly (1) so that the springs are facing and aligned with the spring pockets of C1 clutch piston (2).
  43. Install C1 piston return spring assembly (1) into C1 clutch piston (2).

  44. Object Number: 1217061  Size: SH
  45. Position rotating clutch housing (7) on the base of J 24204-2 (8) so that the rear of the housing is facing up.
  46. Install retaining ring (6) into the inner hub of the rotating clutch housing.
  47. Install J 43777 (5) onto the shaft of J 24204-2 (8).
  48. Center J 43777 on the C1 piston return spring assembly.
  49. Install J 43777 extension (4) onto the shaft of J 24204-2 .
  50. Install J 24202-2 ball bearing (3) and washer (2) onto the shaft of J 24204-2 .
  51. Install J 24204-2 wing nut (1) on the shaft of J 24204-2 .
  52. Compress the C1 piston return spring assembly until the retaining ring groove on the rotating clutch housing inner hub is visible.
  53. Install retaining ring (6) into the rotating clutch housing inner hub.
  54. Remove all J tools.

  55. Object Number: 1217062  Size: SH
  56. Position rotating clutch housing (3) on the work table so that the rear of the housing is facing up.
  57. Lubricate the rubber seals on C1 balance piston (2) with petrolatum.
  58. Align C1 balance piston (2) so that the rubber seal is facing down.
  59. Install the C1 balance piston between the C1 clutch piston and the C1 piston housing.
  60. Press C1 balance piston (2) into the C1 piston housing until the C1 balance piston is below the retaining ring groove on the C1 piston housing.
  61. Install retaining ring (1).
  62. Make sure the retaining ring is seated in its groove.

  63. Object Number: 1217064  Size: SH
  64. Install two butt joint sealrings (4) onto turbine shaft (3).
  65. Position turbine shaft (3) on the work table so that the rear of the shaft is facing up.
  66. Align rotating clutch housing (2) with the rear of turbine shaft (3) so that the rear of the clutch housing is facing up.
  67. Install rotating clutch housing (2) onto the rear of turbine shaft (3).
  68. Install retaining ring (1) onto the turbine shaft.
  69. Make sure the retaining ring is seated completely around the turbine shaft.

  70. Object Number: 1217065  Size: SH
  71. Starting with a C1 clutch reaction plate, alternately install six C1 clutch reaction plates (2) and six C1 clutch friction plates (1) onto turbine shaft (3).

  72. Object Number: 1217068  Size: SH
  73. Align J 44525-2 (3) with the turbine shaft so that the countersunk holes of J 44525-2 are facing up.
  74. Install J 44525-2 (3) onto the turbine shaft.
  75. Align J 44525-1 (2) with the turbine shaft so that the inner ridge of J 44525-1 is facing down.
  76. Slide the inner ridge of J 44525-1 (2) into the turbine shaft retaining ring groove.
  77. Align the holes in J 44525-1 (2) with the countersunk holes of J 44525-2 (3).
  78. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  79. Hand install two bolts (1) of J 44525 into the holes of J 44525-1 (2).
  80. Tighten
    Tighten the J 44525-1 bolts (1) to 1.8 N·m (16 lb in).


    Object Number: 1217069  Size: SH

    Important: The shift quality of the transmission depends heavily upon selecting the correct C1 clutch backplate.

  81. Do the following for each tab of J 44525-3 (1):
  82. • Place the flat surface, tabbed end, of J 44525-3 (1) onto the top surface of J 44525-2 (3).

       Important: At most, two of the different tabs will fit into the retaining ring groove.

    • Try to slide the tabbed end of J 44525-3 (1) into the retaining ring groove on the turbine shaft.
    • If a tab fits into the retaining ring groove, record the four digit ID number located on the stem of J 44525-3 that is associated with the tab. Refer to Selective Components Specifications to determine the correct backplate.
  83. Select a C1 clutch backplate as follows:
  84. • If no tab of J 44525-3 fits into the retaining ring groove, select the C1 clutch backplate with ID No. 6221 or 8521.
    • If one or more tabs of J 45525-3 fit into the retaining ring groove, select the C1 clutch backplate with an ID No. corresponding to the highest number recorded in the previous step
  85. Remove all J tools from the turbine shaft.

  86. Object Number: 1217070  Size: SH
  87. Align selected C1 clutch backplate (3) so that the beveled edge of the backplate is facing up.
  88. Install the C1 clutch backplate onto turbine shaft (4).
  89. Install retaining ring (2) onto turbine shaft (4).
  90. Lift C1 clutch backplate (3) and install spiral retaining ring (1) into C1 clutch backplate (3).
  91. Notice: Installing the thrust bearing assembly onto the rear of the turbine shaft in the wrong direction may cause permanent damage to the transmission. The blue stripe must be visible.

  92. Align thrust bearing assembly (2) so that the blue stripe on the thrust bearing assembly is facing away from turbine shaft (3).
  93. Install thrust bearing assembly (2) into turbine shaft (3).
  94. Make sure the blue stripe on the thrust bearing assembly is visible.
  95. Center C1 clutch plates (4).
  96. Install C1 drive hub (1) over C1 clutch plates (4).
  97. Make sure C1 drive hub (1) has seated on thrust bearing assembly (2).

  98. Object Number: 1217071  Size: SH

    Notice: Installing the thrust bearing assembly onto the rear of the 1-2-3-4 drive hub in the wrong direction may cause permanent damage to the transmission. The blue stripe must be visible.

  99. Align thrust bearing assembly (2) so that the blue stripe on the thrust bearing assembly is facing away from C1 drive hub (3).
  100. Install thrust bearing assembly (2) onto rear of C1 drive hub (3).
  101. Make sure the blue stripe on the thrust bearing assembly is visible.
  102. Align C2 drive hub (1) so that the smaller end is facing up.
  103. Install C2 drive hub (1).

  104. Object Number: 1217074  Size: SH
  105. Starting with a C2 clutch reaction plate, alternately install seven C2 clutch reaction plates (2) and six C2 clutch friction plates (1) into the rotating clutch housing.

  106. Object Number: 1217075  Size: SH
  107. Align the tangs of bronze thrust washer (1) with the holes in C2 drive hub (2).
  108. Install bronze thrust washer (1) onto C2 drive hub (2).

  109. Object Number: 1217076  Size: SH
  110. Align P1 sun gear (3) so that the gear teeth of the sun gear face the concave face of P1 drive flange (2).
  111. Install P1 sun gear (3) into P1 drive flange (2).
  112. Make sure the splines are engaged.
  113. Holding the sun gear and, align the double wide splines of P1 drive flange (2) with the double wide spaces on rotating clutch housing (4).
  114. Install P1 sun gear (3) with P1 drive flange (2) into rotating clutch housing (4).
  115. Install retaining ring (1) into rotating clutch housing (4).
  116. Make sure the retaining ring is seated all the way around the rotating clutch housing.

1-2-3-4, 4-5 Clutch Housing Assemble Rotating Clutch Thrust Washer Inspect


    Object Number: 1217149  Size: SH
  1. Measure the thickness of thrust washer (1) at dimension A.
  2. Rotating Clutch Thrust Washer
    Minimum thickness is 2.59 m (0.102 inches).

  3. Replace the thrust washer if specifications are not met.