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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI1990EXCEL BASE, 2D HATCHBACK, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSOVERHAUL - KM175, KM176 & KM177COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLYFRONT CLUTCHREASSEMBLY
1990 Hyundai Excel Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic
Front Clutch: Reassembly
1990 Hyundai Excel Base, 2D Hatchback, AutomaticSECTION Reassembly
- Install NEW "D" ring on front clutch piston and front clutch retainer with rounded side of "D" ring facing outward, away from front clutch piston or front clutch retainer. Lubricate "D" rings with Mopar Plus-Type 7176 ATF.
- Install front clutch piston in front clutch retainer. Use care not to damage "D" rings when installing front clutch piston. Install return spring and retainer.
- Using spring compress, compress return spring. Install small snap ring to hold return spring on front clutch retainer. Remove spring compressor.CAUTION: Ensure clutch discs are soaked in Mopar Plus-Type 7176 ATF for at least 2 hours before installing.
- Coat all clutch plates and clutch discs with Mopar Plus-Type 7176 ATF. Alternately install clutch plates and clutch discs starting with clutch plate. If installing old clutch plates and clutch discs, ensure components are installed in original position and direction. Ensure original number of components are installed.
- Install large snap ring on front clutch retainer. Lightly hold top clutch plate downward. Using feeler gauge, measure clearance between large snap ring and top clutch plate. This is the front clutch clearance.
- Front clutch clearance should be within specification. See FRONT CLUTCH CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS . If front clutch clearance is not within specification, install different thickness large snap ring to obtain correct front clutch clearance. Consult parts department for available snap ring thickness.
FRONT CLUTCH CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | In. (mm) |
|---|---|
| Sonata | .028-.035 (.70-.90) |
| All Others | .016-.024 (.40-.60) |
FRONT & REAR CLUTCH END PLAY SNAP RINGS
| Part No. | Color | Thickness In. (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| MD955630 | None | .063 (1.60) |
| MD955631 | Blue | .071 (1.80) |
| MD955632 | Brown | .079 (2.00) |
| MD955633 | None | .087 (2.20) |
| MD955634 | Blue | .094 (2.40) |
| MD955635 | Brown | .102 (2.60) |
| MD955636 | None | .110 (2.80) |
| MD955637 | Blue | .118 (3.00) |
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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.