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Fig. 327: Stator Shaft & Bolts
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2. Align the stator shaft with each bolt hole.
3. Install the 8 bolts.
Tighten: Ti
ghten the bolts to 9.8 N.m (87 lb in).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
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Fig. 328: Turning Drive Gear With 2 Screwdrivers
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4. Turn the drive gear with 2 screwdrivers and make sure it rotates smoothly.
DIRECT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLE
Tools Required
NOTE: Use extreme care when working around oil seals. Damage to the lip of a
seal will cause oil leaks.
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DT 46451 (DW240-020) Brake Clutch Spring Compressor. See Special Tools.
DT 46453 (DW240-040) Direct Clutch Adapter. See Special Tools.
Fig. 329: Using A Dial Indicator Measure The Direct Clutch Piston Stroke While Applying
Compressed Air
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1. Install the direct clutch and thrust needle roller bearing on the oil pump.
2. Using a dial indicator, measure the direct clutch piston stroke while applying and releasing 392 kPa (57
psi) of compressed air.
If the stroke is non-standard, inspect the discs, the plates, and the flan
ge.
NOTE: Refer to Compressed Air Should Not Exceed 98 kPa (14 psi) Notice in
Cautions and Notices.
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Specifications: The piston stroke is 0.4-0.8 mm (0.016-0.031 in).
Fig. 330: Removing Snap Ring Using A Screwdriver
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3. Usin
g the screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
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Fig. 331: Flange, Discs & Plates
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4. Remove the flange (1), 2 discs (2), and 2 plates (3).
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Fig. 332: Return Spring, Compress, DT 46451 & DT 46453
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5. Place the DT 46451 (1) and DT 46453 (2) on the direct clutch return spring and compress. See Special
Tools.
6. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
NOTE: Do not depress the direct clutch piston return spring lower than 1-2 mm
(0.039-0.078 in.) beyond the snap ring groove. This will prevent the direct
clutch piston return spring from becoming distorted.
IMPORTANT: Do not expand the snap ring excessively.
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Fig. 333: Direct Clutch Return Spring
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7. Remove the direct clutch return sprin
g.
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Fig. 334: Direct Clutch & Oil Pump
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8. Install the direct clutch on the oil pump.
9. Apply 392 kPa (57 psi) of compressed air to the oil pump to remove the direct clutch piston.
When the piston can not be removed as it is slanted, either blow the air again with the protruding side
pushed or remove the piston usin
g needle nose pliers with vinyl tape on the tip.
NOTE: Refer to Compressed Air Should Not Exceed 98 kPa (14 psi) Notice in
Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT: Air pressure may cause the pistons to jump-out. When removing the
piston, hold it with your hand using a waste cloth.
IMPORTANT: Do not splash ATF when air-blowing.
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