Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Installation

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Fig 1: View Of Low & Reverse Clutch Piston & Components

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Callout	Component Name
1	Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Assembly Tip: Lubricate the inner and outer sealing surfaces of the piston assembly with automatic transmission fluid (ATF) in order to ease installation into the center support assembly.
2	Low Clutch Sprag Seal NOTE: Refer to Seal Reuse Notice . Tip: Apply ATF to the DT 47780 to ease seal installation. See Special Tools . Special Tool: DT 47780 Low Clutch Sprag Seal Cone. See Special Tools .
3	Low and Reverse Clutch Spring NOTE: Ensure the spring tabs are facing up during installation. Failure to do so may cause damage to the clutch assembly.
4	Low Clutch Sprag Assembly Tip: Verify that the low clutch sprag is operating correctly. Refer to Figure illustration for proper freewheel direction. Ensure the missing splines on the sprag assembly are aligned with the missing splines on the center support hub.
5	Low and Reverse Clutch Spring Retaining Ring NOTE: Ensure the DT 47779 contacts the sprag assembly and not the sprag retaining ring. Damage to the sprag may result. NOTE: The retaining ring gap must be aligned with the 3 missing splines on the center support hub. Failure to do so may cause damage to the clutch assembly. Special Tools DT 47778-1 Low Clutch Sprag Retaining Ring Cone. See Special Tools . DT 47778-2 Low Clutch Sprag Retaining Ring Pusher. See Special Tools . DT 47779 Clutch Spring Compressor. See Special Tools .