Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
B-Clutch Assembly
Always wear safety glasses when cleaning, disassembling and assembling the transmission/transaxle. Contents of the transmission/transaxle can become projectiles (e.g., springs, snap-rings, as well as metal and other debris). Failure to wear safety glasses may result in severe personal injury.
Clean the B-clutch components with suitable solvent and blow them dry with regulated 344 kPa (50 psi) shop air. Position all of the B-clutch components on a clean work surface in preparation for assembly.
- Install the O-ring seal (2) on the B-clutch piston.
- Install the O-ring seal (1) on the B-clutch balance piston (2).
- Install the balance piston (1) in the B-clutch piston (2).
- Install New O-ring seals (2) in the B-clutch hub (1).
- Install the belleville spring (2) in the B-clutch hub (1).
- Install the reaction plate (1) on the B-clutch hub (2).
- In alternating sequence, Install the B-clutch friction plates (2) and steel plates (1) On the B-clutch hub.
- Install the wave spring plate (1) on the B-clutch hub.
- Install the piston (1) the B-clutch (2).
- Using tool (special tool #8901A, Pressing Tool) (with pressure scale removed (1) and legs (special tool #10428, Adapter, Pressing Tool), compress the B-clutch (2) piston to gain access to the snap-ring.
- Compress the B-clutch belleville spring and piston until the snap-ring groove is exposed.
- Using a suitable snap-ring pliers (3), install the snap-ring (2) in the B-clutch (1) hub.NOTE:
Before installing the input shaft/Dog A-clutch, measure the B-clutch to determine if the proper select reaction plate was installed. Air test the dog A-clutch with shop air regulated to 344 kPa (50 psi), it fails the air test replace the input shaft.
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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.
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