Acura RL. Manual - part 334

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3. Install the 1st-hold clutch flat-plate (A) (1), and alternately install the clutch discs (B) (3) and clutch 

wave-plates (C) (2) starting with the disc, then install 1st-hold clutch plate B (D) with the flat side down 
in the direction shown. 

Fig. 564: Disassembling Clutch Discs 
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4. Measure the clearance between the 1st-hold clutch plate B and the top disc with a feeler gauge (A) while 

pressing 1st-hold clutch plate B down. Take measurements in at least three places, and use the average as 
the actual clearance. 

1st-hold Clutch Plate B-to-Top Disc Clearance:  

Service Limit: 0.6-1.0 mm (0.024-0.039 in.)  

Fig. 565: Measuring Clearance Between 1st-Hold Clutch Plate And Top Disc 
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5. If the clearance is out of standard, replace the 1st-hold clutch plates and discs as a set, and recheck.  

6. Install the disc spring (A) on 1st-hold clutch plate B in the direction shown. Starting with the 1st clutch 

wave-plate, alternately install the wave-plates (B) (5) and discs (C) (5) in the 1st clutch drum (D), then 
install the clutch end-plate (E) with the flat side down. 

Fig. 566: Identifying 1st-Hold Clutch Drum, Wave-plates And Discs 
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7. Install the clutch pistons in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th clutch drums. Do not install the O-rings on the 

clutch pistons during inspection. 

Fig. 567: Identifying Clutch Piston 
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8. Starting with the 2nd clutch flat-plate, alternately install the flat-plates (A) (4) and discs (B) (4), and 

alternately install the wave-plates (C) (3) and discs (B) (3). Install the clutch end-plate (D) with the flat 
side down on the top disc. 

 

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Fig. 568: Installing 2nd Clutch Flat-Plates And Discs 
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9. Install the disc spring (A) in the 3rd clutch drum (B) in the direction shown. Starting with the 3rd clutch 

flat-plate, alternately install the flat-plates (C) (3) and discs (D) (3), and alternately install the wave-plates 
(E) (2) and discs (D) (2). Install the clutch end-plate (F) with the flat side down on the top disc. 

Fig. 569: Installing 3rd Clutch Drum Flat-Plates And Discs 
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10. Install the disc spring (A) in the 4th clutch drum (B) in the direction shown. Starting with the 4th clutch 

flat-plate, alternately install the flat-plates (C) (2) and discs (D) (2), and alternately install the wave-plates 
(E) (2) and discs (D) (2). Install the clutch end-plate (F) with the flat side down on the top disc. 

 

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Fig. 570: Installing 4th Clutch Drum Flat-Plates And Discs 
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11. Install the disc spring (A) in the 5th clutch drum (B) in the direction shown. Starting with the 5th clutch 

flat-plate, alternately install the flat-plates (C) (3) and discs (D) (3), and alternately install the wave-plates 
(E) (2) and discs (D) (2). Install the clutch end-plate (F) with the flat side down on the top disc. 

Fig. 571: Installing 5th Clutch Drum Flat-Plates And Discs 
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12. Install the snap ring with a screwdriver to secure the clutch end-plate. 

 

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