1-2-3-4 Clutch Piston Installation

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION 1-2-3-4 Clutch Piston Installation
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Fig 1: Disassembled View Of 1-2-3-4 Clutch Piston
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1-2-3-4 Clutch Piston Installation

Callout Component Name
1 1-2-3-4 Clutch Piston
Tip:Β DT-47798:Β  protector prevents the piston seal lip from damage during installation. Apply a thin coat of ATF to the ID of DT-47798:Β  protector to ease the installation of the piston.
Special Tools:Β 
DT-47798:Β  Seal Protector
2 1-2-3-4 Clutch Spring
3 1-2-3-4 Clutch Spring Retainer
CAUTION: Regulate the air pressure to 40 psi maximum. High pressure could cause the piston to over travel and damage the piston seals.

Procedure

  1. Place the retainer onto DT-47799-1 which is part of DT-47799:Β  compressor. Compressing the spring using DT-47799-2 which is part of DT-47799:Β  compressor, will install the retainer into the retainer groove.
  2. Apply shop air to the clutch fluid feed hole in the clutch housing to verify proper piston operation.

Special Tools:Β 
DT-47799:Β  Clutch Piston Spring Compressor
RENDER: 1.0x

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