Underdrive Clutch Disassembly

Transmission. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
U241E Automatic Transaxle. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. INSPECT UNDERDRIVE PACK CLEARANCE

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DISC

  3. INSPECT NO. 1 UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DISC

  4. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH PISTON SET

  5. INSPECT UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY

  6. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DRUM O-RING

  7. INSPECT UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY

Underdrive Clutch -- Disassembly



1. INSPECT UNDERDRIVE PACK CLEARANCE
  1. Install the underdrive clutch to the transaxle case.

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the oil seal rings.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.U241E Automatic Transaxle.Automatic Transaxle System.Underdrive Clutch  Disassembly
  1. Install a dial indicator as shown in the illustration.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.U241E Automatic Transaxle.Automatic Transaxle System.Underdrive Clutch  Disassembly
  1. Measure the underdrive clutch pack clearance while applying and releasing compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm2, 57 psi).

    Standard pack clearance:
    1.51 to 1.90 mm (0.0594 to 0.0748 in.)
    If the pack clearance is not as specified, inspect the discs, plates and flange.


2. REMOVE NO. 1 UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DISC


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.U241E Automatic Transaxle.Automatic Transaxle System.Underdrive Clutch  Disassembly
  1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the snap ring.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the flange, 3 discs and 3 plates from the underdrive clutch drum.



3. INSPECT NO. 1 UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DISC


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.U241E Automatic Transaxle.Automatic Transaxle System.Underdrive Clutch  Disassembly
  1. Check to see if the sliding surface of the disc, plate and flange are worn or burnt. If necessary, replace them.

    HINT:
    1. If the lining of the disc is peeling off or discolored, or even if a part of the printed mark is defaced, replace all discs.
    2. Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for at least 15 minutes.


4. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH PISTON SET


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.U241E Automatic Transaxle.Automatic Transaxle System.Underdrive Clutch  Disassembly
  1. Place SST on the clutch balancer and compress the spring with a press.

    SST
    09350-32014(09351-32070)
  1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

    NOTICE:
    1. Stop the press when the spring sheet is lowered to the place 1 to 2 mm (0.039 to 0.078 in.) from the snap ring groove.
    2. This prevents the spring sheet from being deformed.
    3. Do not expand the snap ring excessively.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.U241E Automatic Transaxle.Automatic Transaxle System.Underdrive Clutch  Disassembly
  1. Remove the clutch balancer and piston return spring from the underdrive clutch drum.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.U241E Automatic Transaxle.Automatic Transaxle System.Underdrive Clutch  Disassembly
  1. Install the underdrive clutch to the transaxle case.

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the oil seal rings.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.U241E Automatic Transaxle.Automatic Transaxle System.Underdrive Clutch  Disassembly
  1. Holding the underdrive clutch piston with your hand, apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm2, 57 psi) to the transaxle case to remove the underdrive clutch piston.



5. INSPECT UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.U241E Automatic Transaxle.Automatic Transaxle System.Underdrive Clutch  Disassembly
  1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the spring together with the spring seat.

    Standard free length:
    17.14 mm (0.6748 in.)


6. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DRUM O-RING


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.U241E Automatic Transaxle.Automatic Transaxle System.Underdrive Clutch  Disassembly


7. INSPECT UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.U241E Automatic Transaxle.Automatic Transaxle System.Underdrive Clutch  Disassembly
  1. Using a caliper gauge, measure the inside diameter of the underdrive clutch drum bush.

    Standard drum bush:
    32.56 to 32.58 mm (1.2818 to 1.2826 in.)
    Maximum drum bush:
    32.63 mm (1.2846 in.)
    If the inside diameter is greater than the maximum, replace the underdrive clutch drum sub-assembly.