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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 23327-1 Forward Clutch Spring Compressor (Bridge)
    • J 23456 Booster and Clutch Pack Compressor
    • J 25018-A Clutch Spring Compressor Adapter
    • J 26744-A Seal Installer
    • J 29882 Overrun Clutch Seal Protector
    • J 29883 Forward Clutch Seal Protector

    Object Number: 7431  Size: SH
  1. Install a new input to forward clutch housing O-ring seal (622).

  2. Object Number: 7437  Size: SH
  3. Inspect the 3rd and 4th clutch piston (623) for the following conditions:
  4. • Porosity or damage
    • Seal damage
  5. Install the 3rd and 4th clutch piston (623) into the input housing.

  6. Object Number: 7438  Size: SH
  7. Inspect the forward clutch housing (628) for the following conditions:
  8. • Proper check ball operation
    • Damage or distortion
    • Burrs in the seal areas
    • Cracks

    Object Number: 55912  Size: SH
  9. Inspect the forward clutch piston for the following conditions:
  10. • Porosity or damage
    • Seal damage
    • Apply leg damage

    Object Number: 55911  Size: SH
  11. Install the forward clutch piston (630) into the forward clutch housing (628).

  12. Object Number: 55910  Size: SH
  13. Install the 3rd and 4th spring assembly (626) into the 3rd and 4th clutch apply ring (625).
  14. Important: The forward clutch piston (630) apply legs must be indexed with the 3rd and 4th clutch apply ring (625) legs.

  15. Install the forward clutch housing (628) and forward clutch piston (630) into the 3rd and 4th apply ring (625).

  16. Object Number: 55919  Size: SH
  17. Install the J 29883 on the input housing.
  18. Install the 3rd and 4th clutch apply ring and the forward housing and piston assembly using the following procedure:
  19. • Hold the assembly by the 3rd and 4th clutch apply ring (625) legs during installation.
    • Do not let the forward clutch piston (630) separate from the forward clutch housing.
    • Firmly seat the assembly.
  20. Remove the J 29883 from the input housing.

  21. Object Number: 55918  Size: SH
  22. Inspect the overrun clutch piston (632) for the following conditions:
  23. • Porosity or damage
    • Seal damage
    • Overrun clutch ball proper operation

    Object Number: 55920  Size: SH
  24. Install the J 29882 on the input housing.
  25. Install the overrun clutch piston (632) into the input housing.
  26. Remove the J 29882 from the input housing.

  27. Object Number: 55921  Size: SH
  28. Using the J 26744-A , carefully install the overrun clutch piston outer seal.

  29. Object Number: 55922  Size: SH
  30. Install the overrun clutch spring (634) assembly.

  31. Object Number: 5759  Size: SH
  32. Install the J 23327-1 and the J 25018-A , and compress the overrun clutch spring assembly using J 23456 .
  33. Install the overrun clutch spring retainer snap ring (635).
  34. Remove the J 23327-1 and the J 25018-A .