3rd, 5th and Reverse Clutch Removal

Special Tools

• J 24204-2:  Bar and Stud Assembly
• J 44530:  Clutch Piston Spring Compressor

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Fig 1: Compressing 3rd, 5th & Reverse Piston Return Spring Assemblies
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1. Position the transmission case so that the front of the transmission case is facing up.
CAUTION: Refer to 3-5 Reverse Clutch Backing Plate Rivet Damage Caution .
2. Install J 24204-2:  assembly (1) and J 44530:  compressor (2) into the transmission case. Make sure that J 44530:  compressor does not touch the gear thrust plate rivets (3) on the 3rd, 5th, and reverse clutch backing plate assembly.
3. Compress the piston return spring assemblies (5) until a gap is visible below the retaining ring (4).
4. Remove the retaining ring (4).
5. Remove J 24204-2:  assembly and J 44530:  compressor from the transmission case.
Fig 2: View Of 3rd, 5th & Reverse Clutch Backing Plate Assembly
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6. Remove the 3rd, 5th, and reverse clutch backing plate assembly (1).
Fig 3: View Of 3rd, 5th & Reverse Spring Plates, Steel Plates & Spring Assemblies
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7. Remove four 3rd, 5th, and reverse clutch fiber plates (1) and three 3rd, 5th, and reverse clutch steel plates (2).
8. Remove, as a unit, 3rd, 5th, and reverse spring plate (4) and 3 piston return spring assemblies (3).
Fig 4: Piston Return Spring Assemblies
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NOTE: The piston return spring assemblies snap off.
9. Remove 3 piston return spring assemblies (1) from the 3rd, 5th, and reverse spring plate (2).