For 1990-2009 cars only
- Inspect the 3rd and 4th clutch apply plate (653), the fiber plate assemblies (654A), the steel plates (654B) and the selective backing plate (655) for the following conditions:
- Install the 3rd and 4th clutch apply plate (653) into the input housing. Index each leg of the apply plate into the apply ring legs.
- Install the 3rd and 4th clutch plates starting with a fiber plate assembly (654A) and alternate with a steel plate (654B).
- Install the 3rd and 4th clutch plates in the following order:
- Install the 3-4 clutch boost spring assemblies (600) into the input housing.
- Install the 3rd and 4th clutch selective backing plate (655). Some models may have a chamfer on one side of the selective backing plate. Install the chamfer side up.
- Install the 3rd and 4th clutch backing plate retainer ring (656).
| • | Damaged tangs |
| • | Delamination |
| • | Excessive wear |
| • | Heat damage or wear |
| • | Surface finish |
| • | Flatness |
Important:
• Vehicle models with a 2.2L engine have a different clutch plate
stack. • The first steel plate (654B) has the same spline configuration
as the 3rd and 4th clutch apply plate (653).
Important: Use the following 3rd and 4th clutch plate installation order only for vehicle models with a 2.2L engine.
| Important: 3rd and 4th clutch steel plate (652) is thinner than the other steel plates (654B) |
| 4.1. | steel plate (652) |
| 4.2. | fiber plate assembly (654A) |
| 4.3. | steel plate (654B) |
| 4.4. | fiber plate assembly (654A) |
| 4.5. | steel plate (654B) |
| 4.6. | steel plate (654B) |
| 4.7. | fiber plate assembly (654A) |
| 4.8. | steel plate (654B) |
| 4.9. | fiber plate assembly (654A) |
| 4.10. | steel plate (654B) |
| 4.11. | fiber plate assembly (654A) |
