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For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 7853  Size: SH

    Important: The part 654A may have 5, 6 or 7 plates.

  1. Inspect the 3rd and 4th clutch apply plate (653), the fiber plate assemblies (654A), the steel plates (654B) and the selective backing plate (655) for the following conditions:
  2. • Damaged tangs
    • Delamination
    • Excessive wear
    • Heat damage or wear
    • Surface finish
    • Flatness

    Object Number: 7854  Size: SH
  3. Install the 3rd and 4th clutch apply plate (653) into the input housing. Index each leg of the apply plate into the apply ring legs.
  4. Notice: Refer to General Repair Instructions in the Preface section.

    Important: The first steel plate (654B) has the same spline configuration as the 3rd and 4th clutch apply plate (653).

    Important: The 3rd and 4th clutch plate stack is model specific. Clutch plate stack up may be either 6 or 7 plates.

  5. Install the 3rd and 4th clutch plates starting with a fiber plate assembly (654A) and alternate with a steel plate (654B).

  6. Object Number: 405030  Size: SH
  7. Continue the stack up if seven 654A plates are used.

  8. Object Number: 7855  Size: SH
  9. Inspect the five 3-4 clutch boost spring assemblies (600) for damaged, worn, broken or missing springs. Springs must be held securely by retainer.
  10. Install the 3-4 clutch boost spring assemblies (600) into the input housing.

  11. Object Number: 7856  Size: SH
  12. Install the 3rd and 4th clutch selective backing plate (655). Some models may have a chamfer on one side of the selective backing plate. Install the chamfer side up.
  13. Install the 3rd and 4th clutch backing plate retainer ring (656).