Input Clutch & 3RD Clutch: Disassembly
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- Using flat-blade screwdriver, remove retaining ring from input clutch housing. Remove input clutch backing plate. Remove all input clutch plate assemblies. Remove input clutch waved plate and input clutch apply plate. See Figure.
- Using flat-blade screwdriver, remove retaining ring from input clutch housing. Remove 3rd clutch backing plate. Remove 3rd clutch plate assembly. Remove 3rd clutch waved plate. See Figure. Remove input shaft thrust bearing. See Figure.
- Using spring compressor and adapter, compress 3rd clutch spring assembly. Using snap ring pliers, remove retaining ring from input clutch housing. See Figure. DO NOT over expand retaining ring during removal. Remove adapter, spring compressor and 3rd clutch spring assembly. Remove 3rd clutch piston and seal. See Figure.
- Using spring compressor, compress input clutch spring and retainer assembly. Using snap ring pliers, remove retaining ring from input clutch housing. See Figure. DO NOT over expand retaining ring during removal. Remove spring compressor. Remove 3rd clutch piston housing, spring assembly and input clutch piston. See Figure.
- Remove 3rd clutch piston inner seal, 3rd clutch housing "O" ring seal and input clutch piston inner seal. Cut and remove input shaft oil seal rings. DO NOT damage grooves on shaft when oil seal ring is removed. See Figure