3 - 5 Reverse Clutch Piston Removal

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Fig 1: 3-5 Reverse Clutch Piston

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Install the 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 and 3 - 5 reverse clutch housing assembly onto the torque converter (with fluid pump) housing assembly. Apply hand pressure on the 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 clutch piston housing while applying compressed air to the apply passage in order to unseat the 3 - 5 reverse clutch piston.
1	1 - 2 - 3 - 4 Clutch Piston Housing Retaining Ring CAUTION: Refer to Retaining Ring Reuse Caution . Special Tool DT 47867 Adjustable Clutch Spring Compressor For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2	1 - 2 - 3 - 4 Clutch Piston Housing
3	3 - 5 Reverse Clutch Spring
4	3 - 5 Reverse Clutch Piston NOTE: It may be necessary to turn the housing assembly upside down and carefully tap the housing against a flat surface in order to release the piston.