Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Installation

2009 Suzuki XL-7 2WD V6-3.6LSECTION Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Installation
Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Installation





1. Rotate the transmission case so the transmission case cover side is facing up.
2. Apply automatic transmission fluid to the new seals.
3. Install the new inner (510) and outer (512) piston seals onto the low and reverse clutch piston (511).
4. Apply automatic transmission fluid to the seal surfaces of the transmission case.
5. By hand, press the low and reverse clutch piston (511) into the transmission case until seated. Do not damage the seals.





6. Install the low and reverse clutch spring assembly (513) onto the low and reverse clutch piston (511), indexing the springs to the piston bosses.

NOTE:
^ Do not damage the inner surface of the transmission case assembly.
^ Position the low and reverse clutch spring retaining ring (514) opening correctly as shown

7. While compressing the low and reverse clutch spring (513) by hand, install the low and reverse clutch spring retaining ring (514) into the groove in the transmission case assembly, making sure the open ends face away from any openings.
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