Direct Clutch
Direct ClutchAT-314 COMPONENTS:
AT-315 COMPONENTS:
DISASSEMBLY
1. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove snap ring from direct clutch drum.
2. Remove drive plates, driven plates, dish plate and retaining plates from direct clutch drum.
INSPECTION
^ Check the following, and replace direct clutch assembly if necessary.
Direct Clutch Snap Ring
^ Check for deformation, fatigue or damage.
Direct Clutch Drive Plates and Driven Plates
^ Check facing for burns, cracks or damage.
Direct Clutch Dish Plate and Retaining Plates
^ Check facing for burns, cracks or damage.
ASSEMBLY
1. Install drive plates, driven plates, dish plate and retaining plates in direct clutch drum.
CAUTION: Take care with the order of plates.
^ VQ35DE models
1: Snap ring
2: Retaining plate
3: Drive plate
4: Driven plate
5: Dish plate
5/4: Drive plate/Driven plate
^ VK45DE models
1: Snap ring
2: Retaining plate
3: Drive plate
4: Driven plate
5: Dish plate
6/6: Drive plate/Driven plate
2. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, install snap ring in direct clutch drum.