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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1988CAVALIER RS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSOVERHAUL & TESTING - 125C/3T40COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLYDIRECT CLUTCH ASSEMBLYREASSEMBLY
1988 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Direct Clutch Assembly: Reassembly
1988 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Reassembly
- Install inner and outer seals onto pistons with lips facing away from capsule. Install center seal on housing with lip facing away from capsule. Lubricate all seals, then install piston into clutch housing.
- Install apply ring, retainer and release spring assembly, and snap ring. Lubricate direct clutch plates with ATF and install into housing, starting with a flat steel plate, and then alternating between composition and flat steel plates. Ensure smooth fiber composition plates are used. See Figure and Figure .
- Install snap ring. Install backing plate into housing with chamfered or polished side facing up. Install second snap ring. Ensure composition plates turn freely.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.