It is not possible to install the one-way clutch backwards.

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One-way clutches, also known as freewheel clutches, are designed to allow rotation in one direction while preventing rotation in the opposite direction. However, if not installed according to the manufacturer's specifications, it is possible to install them backwards, which would cause the clutch to function improperly by either locking up in both directions or freewheeling in both directions, depending on the specific design of the clutch mechanism.

It Is Not Possible to Install the One-Way Clutch Backwards