Direct Clutch

DIRECT CLUTCH

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

Disassembly Steps 1-14:

Required Special Tools:
^ MB991630: Spring Compressor
^ MD998924: Spring compressor retainer

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

[A] SNAP RING REMOVAL





1. Set special tools MB991630 and MD998924 as shown in the illustration.
2. Compress the return spring and remove the snap ring.

ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

[A] D-RING INSTALLATION
Apply ATF, blue petrolatum jelly or white Vaseline to the D-rings and handle them carefully not to damage them during installation.

[B] SNAP RING INSTALLATION





1. Set special tools MB991630 and MD998924 as shown in the illustration.
2. Using special tool to press down on the spring retainer, and then install the snap ring.

[C] INTERMEDIATE PLATE / CUSHION PLATE / CLUTCH PLATE / CLUTCH DISC / CLUTCH REACTION PLATE INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Immerse the clutch disc in ATF before assembling it. If the clutch disc is new, soak it in ATF for at least two hours.





1. Assemble the intermediate plate, cushion plate, clutch plates, clutch discs, and clutch reaction plates with their non-toothed portions (A in the illustration) aligned with the hole (B in the illustration) formed in a crest of the direct clutch retainer.





2. Orient the clutch reaction plate and intermediate plate as shown in the illustration when it is installed.

[D] SNAP RING INSTALLATION
1. Install the snap ring.
2. Press down the clutch reaction plate with a force of 49 N (11 lb) on its entire circumference.





3. Check the clearance between the snap ring and clutch reaction plate. If the clearance is not within the standard value range, make adjustment by selecting a snap ring of an appropriate thickness.
Standard value of clearance:
0.6 - 0.8 mm (0.024 - 0.031 inch)