4TH Clutch: Reassembly

1995 Saturn SL1 AutomaticSECTION Reassembly
  1. Lubricate new piston oil seals. Install clutch piston in clutch housing. Install return springs and spring retainer. Compress return spring retainer and install snap ring. Install apply plate. Install 3 internal tanged and 2 external tanged clutch plates. Install clutch plates with fiber side up. Starting with internal tanged plate, alternate internal and external tanged plates. Install backing plate and snap ring.
  2. Using both Clutch Checking Weights (SA9111T-1 and SA9111T-2), place weights on top of clutch backing plate. See Figure . Apply 80 psi (550 kPa) of compressed air to clutch fluid passage and check operation. Using a dial indicator, check clutch end play.
  3. End play should be .036-.046" (0.91-1.17 mm). If end play is not as specified, selective size snap rings are available from .063-.113" (1.60-2.87 mm) in .007" (.18 mm) increments.
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