Use the special tools to remove the snap ring.

• Spring compressor retainer (MD998924)

• Spring compressor (MD999590)

Assemble the reverse clutch piston with the reverse clutch retainer with their holes (A and B in the illustration) aligned.

1. Use the special tools to install the snap ring.
• Spring compressor retainer (MD998924)
• Spring compressor (MD999590)

2. Press down the return spring retainer tightly on its entire circumference (with a force of 49 N).

3. Check the clearance between the snap ring and the return spring retainer. If the clearance is not within the standard value range, make adjustment by selecting a snap ring of an appropriate thickness.
Standard value: 0 - 0.09 mm

 CAUTION
Soak the clutch discs in ATF before installing them.

1. Assemble the clutch pressure plate, clutch plates, clutch discs, and clutch reaction plate with their non-toothed portions (A in the illustration) aligned with the hole (B in the illustration) formed in a crest of the reverse clutch piston.

2. Orient the clutch reaction plate as shown in the illustration when it is installed.

3. Check the clearance between the snap ring and clutch reaction plate. If the clearance is not within the standard value range, make adjustment by selecting a snap ring of an appropriate thickness.
Standard value: 1.7 ± 0.1 mm

 CAUTION
Soak the clutch discs in ATF before installing them.

1. Assemble the clutch plates, clutch discs, and reaction plate with their non-toothed portions (A in the illustration) aligned with the hole (B in the illustration) formed in a crest of the reverse clutch retainer.

2. Orient the clutch reaction plate as shown in the illustration when it is installed.

3. Check the clearance between the snap ring and the clutch reaction plate. If the clearance is not within the standard value range, make adjustment by selecting a snap ring of an appropriate thickness.
Standard value: 1.3 ± 0.1 mm