Second Clutch Disassemble

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required:

J 28585 Snap Ring Remover. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: View Of Second Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring

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Using J 28585 remove the second clutch backing plate retaining ring (220) from the fluid pump assembly. See Special Tools .

Fig 2: View Of Second Clutch Plates

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Remove the second clutch backing plate (219).
Remove the 3 fiber plates (217).
Remove the 2 steel plates (218).
Remove the second clutch apply plate (216).

Fig 3: View Of Second Clutch Spring Assembly

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Remove the second clutch spring assembly (215).

Fig 4: View Of Second Clutch Spring Assembly Retaining Ring

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage the fluid pump cover or the second clutch piston.

Remove the second clutch spring assembly retaining ring (214).

Fig 5: Removing Second Clutch Piston

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CAUTION: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage the seals or the piston.

While pulling on the piston by hand, apply compressed air into the fluid passage and remove the second clutch piston (210) and the second clutch piston sleeve (212).
Remove the second clutch piston outer seal (209) from the second clutch piston (210).
Remove the second clutch piston sleeve seals (211, 213) from the second clutch piston sleeve (212).