Sonata GL V6-3.0L (1997)
1. Install the D-section rings in the grooves in the outside and inside surfaces of the piston.
2. After applying automatic transaxle fluid to the outside surface of the D-rings, push the piston into the rear clutch retainer by hand.
3. Install the return spring on the piston.
4. Compress the return spring, with special tool (09453 - 21000, 09453 - 32100) or equivalents, and install the snap ring.
5. Install the clutch pressure plate, clutch discs, clutch plates and clutch reaction plate to the rear clutch retainer. If the reaction plate, clutch plate and
clutch disc have been removed, reinstall them in the reverse order of disassembly. Prior to installing, apply automatic transaxle fluid to the plates
and discs.
CAUTION:
a. When new clutch discs are used, immerse them in Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) for a minimum of two hours prior to installation.
b. The four splines of disc are deleted to discriminate the rear clutch disc from front clutch disc.
c. If the lining of the disc is peeling off, replace all discs.
d. As you know, the color of current clutch disc turns to black when burnt. When the new clutch disc is immersed in ATF for two hours, its
color also turns to black, which makes it difficult to identify it the clutch disc is normal or has been burnt. Therefore, care disc is normal or
has been burnt. Therefore, care should be taken not to confuse or misuse the burnt clutch disc of current type and new type clutch discs
immersed in ATF.
6. Install the snap ring. Check that the clearance between the snap ring and the clutch reaction plate is 1.0-1.2 mm (0.039-0.047 inch). To check the
clearance, hold the circumference of the clutch reaction plate down with 50 N (11 lbs.) force. If the clearance is out of specification, adjust by
selecting the proper snap ring. Snap rings are the same as to those for the front clutch.
7. Insert the input shaft into the clutch retainer.
