Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Service manual - part 582
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
FORWARD CLUTCH
AX–71
U140F AX (RM848E)
3.
INSTALL PLATE, DISC AND FLANGE
Install the flange, 6 plates and 6 discs in order.
Install in order: P=Plate, D=Disc, F=Flange
P – D – P – D – P – D – P – D – P – D – P – D – F
4.
INSTALL SNAP RING
(a)
Using a screwdriver, install the snap ring.
(b)
Check that the end gap of the snap ring is not aligned with
one of the cutouts.
5.
CHECK PISTON STROKE OF FORWARD CLUTCH
(a)
Using a dial indicator, measure the forward clutch piston
stroke while applying and releasing compressed air (392
kgf/cm
2
, 4.0 kPa, 57 psi).
Piston stroke: 2.09 – 2.23 mm (0.0823 – 0.0878 in.)
If the piston stroke is less than the limit, parts may have been
assembled incorrectly, check and reassemble again.
If the clearance is non–standard, select another flange.
HINT:
There are 5 different flanges in thickness.
Flange thickness: mm (in.)
No.
Thickness
No.
Thickness
1
3.00 (0.1181)
4
3.45 (0.1358)
2
3.15 (0.1240)
5
3.60 (0.1417)
3
3.30 (0.1299)
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6.
CHECK DISK ROTATE
Check that the disc lightly rotates when rotating the forward
clutch assembly after inserting the multiple disc clutch into it.
NOTICE:
Do not place the forward clutch assembly in a vise.