Friction Element Assembly for a Transmission and Method of Assembly

摘要

A friction element assembly for a transmission of a motor vehicle includes a set of plates and friction members. A piston assembly is configured to apply a force to the set of plates and friction members. The friction element assembly also includes a housing with a mounting groove; a pressure plate having first and second edges; and a snap ring positioned in the mounting groove. The snap ring is positioned such that first edge of the pressure plate contacts the snap ring and the second edge of the pressure plate extends across a portion of the snap ring. The snap ring is L-shaped and includes a leg portion that contacts the second edge of the pressure plate when the piston assembly applies a force to the set of plates and friction members.

主权项

1. A motor vehicle comprising:
a power source; a driveshaft; and a transmission configured to drivingly interconnect the drive shaft to the power source, said transmission having a friction element assembly including:
a set of plates and friction members;a piston assembly configured to apply a force to the set of plates and friction members;a housing including a mounting groove;a pressure plate including a first edge and a second edge; anda snap ring positioned in the mounting groove such that the first edge of the pressure plate contacts the snap ring and the second edge of the pressure plate extends across a portion of the snap ring, whereby the snap ring is prevented from exiting the mounting groove after installation.