For 1990-2009 cars

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:

• | Damaged tangs

• | Delamination

• | Excessive wear

• | Heat damage or wear

• | Surface finish

• | Flatness

2. 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.

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.

3. Install the 3rd and 4th clutch plates starting with a fiber plate assembly (654A) and alternate with a steel plate (654B).
4. Continue the stack up if seven 654A plates are used.
5. Inspect the five 3-4 clutch boost spring assemblies (600) for damaged, worn, broken or missing springs. Springs must be held securely by retainer.
6. Install the 3-4 clutch boost spring assemblies (600) into the input housing.
7. 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.
8. Install the 3rd and 4th clutch backing plate retainer ring (656).