32. Third Clutch Assemble

^ Tools Required
- J 23084 Seal Protector
- J 23075 Third Clutch/Servo Piston Spring Compressor
- J 23075-12 Adapter
- J 38450-A Third Clutch Snap Ring Compressor
- J 36850 Transjel@





1. Lubricate the third clutch piston inner seal (635) with DEXRON(R)III automatic transmission fluid.
2. Install the third clutch piston inner seal (635). The seal lip faces the bottom of the housing.





3. Lubricate the third clutch piston outer seal (637) with DEXRON(R)III automatic transmission fluid.
4. Install the third clutch piston outer seal (637). The seal lip faces towards the bottom of the piston.





5. Install J23084 onto the third clutch piston (638).
6. Install the third clutch piston into the clutch drum (634).
7. Remove J23084.





8. Install the third clutch piston return springs (611).
9. Install the spring seat (639).
10. Place the retaining ring (640) onto the housing.





11. Compress the third clutch piston springs using J 23075 and J 23075-12. Do not over stress the springs and seat. This will cause damage to the spring seat.
12. Install the spring seat retainer ring (640).
13. Remove the tools.





14. Place the third clutch housing (634) upright into a soft jawed vise or use the overdrive internal gear (528) as a support.





15. Install the third clutch cushion plate (641) into the third clutch housing. The cushion faces towards the third clutch housing (convex).
16. Install the third clutch plates (642, 643) into the third clutch housing beginning with a steel plate (642) and alternating with a composite plate (643).
17. Align the third clutch plate inner tangs.
18. Install the input shaft to sun gear bearing (645) and thrust washers (644,636) using J 36850 or equivalent, to hold the bearing and washers in place.