4th and 5th Clutch Reassembly

2008 Acura CSX Base, K20Z1SECTION 4th and 5th Clutch Reassembly

Special Tools RequiredΒ 

  • Clutch spring compressor attachment 07LAE-PX40100 or 07HAE-PL50101
  • Clutch spring compressor bolt assembly 07GAE-PG40200 or 07GAE-PG4020A
  1. Soak the clutch discs thoroughly in ATF for a minimum of 30 minutes.
  2. Install the new O-rings (A) on the clutch piston (B).
    Fig 1: Installing O-Rings On Clutch Piston
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  3. Install the clutch piston (A) in the clutch drum (B) while applying pressure and rotating to ensure proper seating. Do not pinch the O-ring.
    Fig 2: Installing Clutch Piston In Clutch Drum
    G06265314Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the return spring (A) and spring retainer (B), and position the snap ring (C) on the spring retainer.
    Fig 3: Identifying Return Spring And Spring Retainer With Position Snap Ring
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  5. Install the special tools.
    Fig 4: Identifying Special Tools
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  6. Be sure the special tool (A) is adjusted to have full contact with the spring retainer (B).
    Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool With Spring Retainer
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  7. If either end of the special tool is set over an area of the spring retainer that is unsupported by the return spring, the retainer may be damaged.
    Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool On Spring Retainer
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  8. Compress the return spring until the snap ring can be installed.
    Fig 7: Compressing Return Spring Until
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  9. Install the snap ring with the snap ring pliers.
    Fig 8: Installing Snap Ring With Snap Ring Pliers
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  10. Remove the special tools.
  11. Install the waved spring (A) in the 5th clutch drum (B). Starting with the clutch wave-plate, alternately install the wave-plates (C) (3) and discs (D) (3). Install the clutch end-plate (E) with the flat side down on the top disc.
    Fig 9: Identifying 5th Clutch Drum And Clutch Wave-Plate
    G06265321Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the waved spring (A) in the 4th clutch drum (B). Starting with the clutch wave-plate, alternately install the wave-plates (C) (3) and discs (D) (3). Install the clutch end-plate (E) with the flat side down on the top disc.
    Fig 10: Identifying 4th Clutch Drum And Clutch Wave-Plate
    G06265322Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Install the snap ring with a screwdriver to secure the clutch end-plate.
    Fig 11: Installing Snap Ring With Screwdriver
    G06265323Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Check that the clutch piston moves by applying air pressure into fluid passage.
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