Dakota 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
4. Install clutch piston in retainer. Use twisting motion to seat piston in bottom of retainer.
CAUTION: Never push the clutch piston straight in. This will fold the seals over causing leakage and clutch slip.
5. Position spring in clutch piston.
6. Position spring retainer on top of piston spring. Make sure retainer is properly installed. Small raised tabs should be facing upward. Semicircular
lugs on underside of retainer are for positioning retainer in spring.
7. Compress piston spring and retainer with Compressor Tool C-3575-A, or equivalent. Then install new snap ring to secure spring retainer and
spring.
8. Install clutch plates and discs. Install steel plate then disc until all plates and discs are installed. The front clutch uses 4 clutch discs and plates.
9. Install pressure plate and waved snap ring. Front clutch clearance should be 1.70 to 3.40 mm (0.067 to 0.134 inch). If clearance is incorrect,
clutch discs, plates, pressure plates and snap ring may have to be changed.
