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Variable Low Clutch Plate Removal

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Fig 1: Variable Low Clutch Plate
GM4038824Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
CAUTION: DO NOT contact or rest the drive motor stator on the copper end coils. Damage to the copper end coils may cause a high voltage short during vehicle operation, resulting in component damage.

Service the variable low clutch with the variable high clutch installed onto the drive motor rotor. This will prevent contact of the drive motor stator copper end coils with the work surface.
1 Variable Low Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring
Procedure 
Use DT-47694  compressor and a suitable press to remove the retaining ring.
NOTE: DISCARD the retaining ring.

Special Tools 
DT-47694  Piston Spring Compressor
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2 Variable Low Clutch Backing Plate
3 Variable Low Clutch Plate - Friction [3x]
4 Variable Low Clutch Plate [3x]
5 Variable Low Clutch Spring
6 Variable Low Clutch Piston
Procedure 
Use compressed air in the drive motor fluid feed passage to remove the piston.