Removal Procedure

Tools Required 

• J 23327  Clutch Spring Compressor. See Special Tools and Equipment .
• J 35683  First and Reverse Brake Piston Compressor. See Special Tools and Equipment .

1. Install the J 23327  with a J 35683  and compress the 1st - reverse brake piston return spring until the 1st - reverse brake piston return spring snap ring (2) can be removed.
   Fig 1: Compressing 1st - Reverse Brake Piston Return Spring Using J 23327 & J 35683

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2. Remove the 1st - reverse brake piston return spring snap ring (1) from the transaxle case.
3. Remove the J 23327  and the J 35683  from the transaxle case.
   Fig 2: Removing 1st - Reverse Brake Piston Return Spring Snap Ring

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4. Remove the 1st - reverse brake piston return spring (1) from the transaxle case.
   Fig 3: Removing 1st - Reverse Brake Piston Return Spring

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   CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

   Important:  When using compressed air to remove components, air pressure should not exceed 98 kPa (14 psi).

5. Remove the 1st - reverse brake piston (1) from the transaxle case by slowly applying low pressure compressed air into the fluid passage (2).
6. Remove the 1st - reverse brake assembly. Refer to First Reverse Brake Assembly Replacement .
   Fig 4: Removing 1st - Reverse Brake Piston Using Compressed Air

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