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Dismantling and assembling 3rd and 4th gear clutch -K3- with turbine shaft > < Dismantling and assembling 1st to 3rd gear clutch -K1-

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Dismantling and assembling reverse gear clutch -K2-
   
Dismantling and assembling reverse gear clutch -K2-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Thrust plate -VW 401-
t  Removing tool -VW 460-
t  Assembly ring -3267-

   
–  Observe general repair instructions → Chapter.
The clutch may be dismantled only for cleaning or carrying out visual check.
When doing, this ensure that the ball valve -arrow- is not damaged.
1 - Retaining ring
q   Mark after removing and insert at same point.
2 - Pressure plate
q   Insert with smooth side facing inner plates.
3 - Inner plate
q   Quantity → Chapter.
4 - Outer plate
q   Quantity → Chapter.
5 - Corrugated washer
6 - Retaining ring
q   Removing and installing → Fig.
q   Installation position → Fig.
7 - Spring support plate
q   With springs.
q   Installation position → Fig.
8 - Spring support ring
9 - Piston
q   Sealing lips are vulcanised to piston.
q   Moisten sealing lips with → ATF before installing.
q   Turn piston slightly when installing.
10 - Clutch housing
q   With ball valve -arrow-.

   
Removing and installing retaining ring -arrow-
–  Carefully press spring support plate down with assembly ring -3267- just enough to be able to remove and install retaining ring.
–  Do not damage clutch housing ball valve.
  N38-0044
Installation position of spring support plate, checking retaining ring
Retaining ring -arrow- must be seated in the groove of clutch housing. Spring support plate must be centred relative to hub.
Do not confuse groove with shoulder on shaft.
  N38-0067

Dismantling and assembling 3rd and 4th gear clutch -K3- with turbine shaft > < Dismantling and assembling 1st to 3rd gear clutch -K1-