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Fig. 572: Installing Clutch End-Plate Snap Ring 
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13. Set a dial indicator (A) on the clutch end-plate (B). A 

Fig. 573: Setting Dial Indicator On Clutch End-Plate 
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14. Zero the dial indicator with the clutch end-plate lifted up to the snap ring (C).  

15. Release the clutch end-plate to lower it, then put the clutch compressor attachment on the end-plate (A). 

 

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Fig. 574: Measuring Clearance Between Clutch End-Plate And Top Disc 
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16. Press the clutch compressor attachment down with 150-160 N (15-16 kgf, 33-35 lbf) (B) using a force 

gauge, and read the dial indicator (C). The dial indicator reads the clearance (D) between the clutch end-
plate and top disc (E). Take measurements in at least three places, and use the average as the actual 
clearance. 

Clearance between Clutch End-plate and Top Disc Service Limit:  

1st Clutch: 1.20-1.35 mm (0.047-0.053 in.)  

2nd Clutch: 1.10-1.25 mm (0.043-0.049 in.)  

3rd Clutch: 0.85-1.00 mm (0.033-0.039 in.)  

4th Clutch: 0.75-0.90 mm (0.030-0.035 in.)  

5th Clutch: 0.80-0.95 mm (0.031-0.037 in.)  

17. If the clearance is out of the service limit, select a new clutch end-plate from the following table. 

Fig. 575: Identifying Clutch Plate Clearance 
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1ST CLUTCH END-PLATES  

1ST CLUTCH END-PLATES THICKNESS SPECIFICATIONS 

Plate No.

Part Number

Thickness

 

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2ND CLUTCH END-PLATES  

2ND CLUTCH END-PLATES THICKNESS SPECIFICATIONS 

3RD CLUTCH END-PLATES  

3RD CLUTCH END-PLATES THICKNESS SPECIFICATIONS 

4TH and 5TH CLUTCH END-PLATES  

4TH AND 5TH CLUTCH END-PLATES THICKNESS SPECIFICATIONS 

1

22551-RDK-003

3.1 mm (0.122 in.)

2

22552-RDK-003

3.2 mm (0.126 in.)

3

22553-RDK-003

3.3 mm (0.130 in.)

4

22554-RDK-003

3.4 mm (0.134 in.)

5

22555-RDK-003

3.5 mm (0.138 in.)

6

22556-RDK-003

3.6 mm (0.142 in.)

7

22557-RDK-003

3.7 mm (0.146 in.)

8

22558-RDK-003

3.8 mm (0.150 in.)

9

22559-RDK-003

3.9 mm (0.154 in.)

Plate No.

Part Number

Thickness

1

22561-RDK-003

2.1 mm (0.083 in.)

2

22562-RDK-003

2.2 mm (0.087 in.)

3

22563-RDK-003

2.3 mm (0.091 in.)

4

22564-RDK-003

2.4 mm (0.094 in.)

5

22565-RDK-003

2.5 mm (0.098 in.)

6

22566-RDK-003

2.6 mm (0.102 in.)

7

22567-RDK-003

2.7 mm (0.106 in.)

8

22568-RDK-003

2.8 mm (0.110 in.)

9

22569-RDK-003

2.9 mm (0.114 in.)

Plate No.

Part Number

Thickness

1

22591-RDK-A01

2.1 mm (0.083 in.)

2

22592-RDK-A01

2.2 mm (0.087 in.)

3

22593-RDK-A01

2.3 mm (0.091 in.)

4

22594-RDK-A01

2.4 mm (0.094 in.)

5

22595-RDK-A01

2.5 mm (0.098 in.)

6

22596-RDK-A01

2.6 mm (0.102 in.)

7

22597-RDK-A01

2.7 mm (0.106 in.)

8

22598-RDK-A01

2.8 mm (0.110 in.)

9

22599-RDK-A01

2.9 mm (0.114 in.)

 

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18. Install the new clutch end-plate, and recheck the clearance. If the thickest clutch end-plate is installed, but 

the clearance is still over the service limit, replace the clutch discs and plates.  

CLUTCH REASSEMBLY 

Special Tools Required  



Clutch spring compressor attachment 07LAE-PX40100 or 07HAE-PL50101  



Clutch spring compressor bolt assembly 07GAE-PG40200 or 07GAE-PG4020A  

1. Soak the clutch discs thoroughly in ATF for a minimum of 30 minutes.  

2. Install the new O-rings (A) on the 1st-hold clutch piston (B), and install the 1st-hold clutch piston in the 

1st clutch piston (C). 

Fig. 576: Identifying O-Rings, 1st-Hold Clutch Piston And 1st Clutch Piston 
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3. Install the new O-rings (A) on the 1st clutch piston (B), and install the 1s1/1st-hold clutch piston in the 

1st/1st-hold clutch drum (C) while applying pressure and rotating to ensure proper seating. Do not pinch 
the O-ring. 

Plate No.

Part Number

Thickness

1

22571-RJB-003

2.1 mm (0.083 in.)

2

22572-RJB-003

2.2 mm (0.087 in.)

3

22573-RJB-003

2.3 mm (0.091 in.)

4

22574-RJB-003

2.4 mm (0.094 in.)

5

22575-RJB-003

2.5 mm (0.098 in.)

6

22576-RJB-003

2.6 mm (0.102 in.)

7

22577-RJB-003

2.7 mm (0.106 in.)

8

22578-RJB-003

2.8 mm (0.110 in.)

9

22579-RJB-003

2.9 mm (0.114 in.)

 

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