Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 619

Clutch
Reassembly (cont'd)
7. Install the snap ring.
SNAP RING
8. Remove the special tools.
9. Install the disc spring in the direction shown.
NOTE: The 3rd and the 4th clutches do not have
disc springs.
2nd and 1st-hold clutches:
Reverse and 1st clutches:
DISC SPRING
Install in this direction.
CLUTCH DRUM
PISTON
DISC SPRING
Install in this direction.
CLUTCH DRUM
10. Soak the clutch discs thoroughly in ATF for a mini-
mum of 30 minutes.
11. Starting with a clutch plate, alternately install the
clutch plates and discs. Install the clutch end plate
with the flat side toward the disc.
NOTE: Before installing the plates and discs, make
sure the inside of the clutch drum is free of dirt and
other foreign matter.
12. Install the snap ring.
SCREWDRIVER
CLUTCH END PLATE
CLUTCH
DISC
SNAP RING