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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 23327-1 Clutch Spring Compressor
    • J 8001 Dial Indicator
    • J 26900-13 Magnetic Indicator Base
    • J 36850 Transjelâ„¢
  1. Coat new O-rings with J 36850 or equivalent.
  2. Install the new O-rings on the piston.
  3. Press the piston into the drum so that the cup side of the piston faces up.
  4. Do NOT damage the O-ring.


    Object Number: 412086  Size: SH
  5. Assemble the 18 piston return springs.
  6. Install the following components into place:
  7. • The retainer
    • The snap ring

    Object Number: 163604  Size: SH
  8. Use the J 23327-1 in order to compress the piston return springs.
  9. Use the following procedure in order to install the plates, the discs and the flange:
  10. 7.1. Install the following components in the following order:
             7.1.1. The plate
             7.1.2. The disc
             7.1.3. Another plate
             7.1.4. Another plate
             7.1.5. Another disc
    7.2. Install the flange.

    The flat end of the flange must face downward.

    Important: Use a screw driver in order to install the snap ring.

    Do NOT align the end gap of the snap ring with the spring retainer claw.

  11. Install the outer snap ring.
  12. Do NOT align the end gap of the snap ring with any of the cutouts.


    Object Number: 163616  Size: SH
  13. Use the J 8001 , J 26900-13 , and compressed air in order to measure the stroke of the direct clutch.
  14. The stroke should measure between 1.11-1.47 mm (0.0437-0.0579 inch).
  15. If the stroke does not measure within the specified range, select a proper flange.
  16. There are two different flange thicknesses:
  17. • 3.00 mm (0.1181 inch)
    • 3.37 mm (0.1327 inch)

    Object Number: 163616  Size: SH
  18. Install the direct clutch onto the oil pump.
  19. Using J 8001 and J 26900-13 , apply compressed air into the passage of the oil pump body.
  20. Verify that the piston moves properly.
  21. If the piston does not move, disassemble and inspect the piston.