Clutch, 3-5 Reverse: Assembly: Assembly

Fig 1: 3-5-R Clutch Components

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Wash the 3-5-Reverse (3-5-R) clutch components with suitable solvent and blow them dry with 344 kPa (50 psi) regulated shop air. Inspect the steel side of the plates for warping or excessive hot spots (blue) or other damage. Inspect the fiber side of the discs for excessive ware or warping. If damage is evident, the clutch assembly will require replacement.

Fig 2: Installing Outer D-Ring Seal

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1. Install the outer D-ring seal (1) into the groove in the 3-5-R clutch retainer (2).
   Fig 3: Installing Inner D-Ring Seal

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2. Install the D-ring seal (1) into the groove in the 3-5-R clutch hub (2).
3. Apply a light coat of transaxle fluid on the D-ring seals.
   Fig 4: 3-5-R Clutch Retainer & Piston

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4. Install the 3-5-R clutch piston (1) into the retainer (2).
   Fig 5: 3-5-R Clutch Return Spring & Piston

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5. Install the 3-5-R clutch return spring (1) into the piston.
   Fig 6: 3-5-R Clutch Balance Piston & Piston

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6. Install the 3-5-R clutch balance piston (1) into the piston.
7. Place the 3-5-R clutch on a suitable arbor press.
   Fig 7: 3-5-R Clutch, Special Tool #8680 & Arbor Press

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8. Position tool over the shaft and onto the 3-5-R clutch balance piston.
   Fig 8: Special Tool #8680

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   (special tool #8680, Installer, Damper)

   Fig 9: 3-5-R Clutch Balance Piston & Special Tool #10117

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9. Position tool over the shaft and onto the tool 8680.
   Fig 10: Special Tool #10117

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   (special tool #10117, Installer, Seal)

   Fig 11: 3-5-R Clutch, Balance Piston & Snap-Ring

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10. Compress the 3-5-R clutch return spring until the snap-ring groove is open to receive the snap-ring.
11. Using a suitable snap-ring pliers, install the snap-ring to hold the balance piston into the piston.
    Fig 12: 3-5-R Clutch Components

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12. Starting with an outside lug disc, stack (in alternating order) four outside lug plates (4) and four inside lug discs (3). Place the reaction plate (2) on top of the stack, stepped side up.
    Fig 13: 3-5-R Clutch Reaction Plate, Discs, Plates & Retainer

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13. Install the 3-5-R clutch reaction plate, discs, and plates (1) into the retainer (2).
    Fig 14: 3-5-R Clutch Retainer & Snap-Ring

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14. Install the snap-ring (1) to hold the reaction plate into 3-5-R clutch retainer (2).
    NOTE:

    Verify that end play is within specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .

15. Install the 3-5-R clutch into the transaxle.
    NOTE:

    Before installing the valve body, perform an air test to determine that the seals were installed properly. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .

16. Assemble the transaxle.
17. Install the transaxle in the vehicle.