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Assembly, Input Clutch: Disassembly: Disassembly

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Fig 1: 68RFE Clutch Orientation
GC0109096Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1 - U/D CLUTCH
4 - 4C CLUTCH
2 - O/D CLUTCH
5 - 2C CLUTCH
3 - REVERSE CLUTCH
6 - L/R CLUTCH
NOTE:

If the input clutch assembly is being reconditioned (clutch/seal replacement) or replaced, it is necessary to perform the Quick Learn Procedure using the scan tool. Refer to MODULE, TRANSMISSION CONTROL, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 2: Input Clutch Assembly - Part 2
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1 - THRUST BEARING NUMBER 3
10 - SNAP-RING (SELECT)
2 - OD HUB/SHAFT
11 - OD OUTER DISC
3 - SNAP-RING (WAVE)
12 - OD INNER DISC
4 - REV/OD PRESSURE PLATE
13 - OD CLUTCH
5 - THRUST BEARING NUMBER 4
14 - SNAP-RING (TAPERED)
6 - SNAP-RING (FLAT)
15 - UD/OD REACTION PLATE
7 - REVERSE HUB/SHAFT
16 - SNAP-RING (FLAT)
8 - REVERSE CLUTCH
17 - UD HUB/SHAFT
9 - REVERSE REACTION PLATE
18 - THRUST BEARING NUMBER 2
  1. Remove the reverse reaction plate selective snap-ring (10) from the input clutch retainer.
  2. Remove the reverse reaction plate (9) from the input clutch retainer.
  3. Remove the reverse hub (7) and reverse clutch pack (8) from the input clutch retainer.
  4. Remove the number 4 thrust bearing (5) from the overdrive hub (2).
  5. Remove the overdrive hub (2) from the input clutch retainer.
  6. Remove the number 3 thrust bearing (1) from the underdrive hub (17).
  7. Remove the OD/reverse pressure plate snap-ring (6) from the from the OD/reverse piston.
  8. Remove the OD/reverse pressure plate (4), overdrive clutch (13), and UD hub (17) from the input clutch retainer.
  9. Remove the number 2 thrust bearing (18) from the input clutch hub.
  10. Remove the overdrive clutch wave snap-ring (3) from the from the OD/reverse piston.
  11. Remove the UD/OD reaction plate tapered snap-ring (14) from the input clutch retainer.
  12. Remove the UD/OD reaction plate (15) from the input clutch retainer.
  13. Remove the UD/OD reaction plate flat snap-ring (16) from the input clutch retainer.
    Fig 3: Input Clutch Assembly - Part 1
    GC0109157Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - INPUT CLUTCH HUB
    11 - UD CLUTCH
    2 - O-RING SEALS
    12 - UD OUTER DISC
    3 - SEAL
    13 - INPUT CLUTCH RETAINER
    4 - SNAP-RING
    14 - SEAL
    5 - SNAP-RING
    15 - OD/REV PISTON
    6 - UD BALANCE PISTON
    16 - BELLEVILLE SPRING
    7 - SNAP-RING
    17 - SNAP-RING
    8 - UD PISTON
    18 - SEAL RINGS
    9 - UD SPRING PACK
    19 - INPUT SHAFT
    10 - UD INNER DISC
    20 - LUBRICATION CHECK VALVE AND SNAP-RING
  14. Remove the underdrive clutch pack (11) from the input clutch retainer (13).
    Fig 4: Compressing UD/OD Balance Piston Using Tool 8251
    GC0109159Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - PRESS
    2 - TOOL 8251
    3 - BALANCE PISTON
  15. Using Spring Compressor (special tool #8251, Compressor, Spring) (2), compress the UD balance piston (3) and remove the snap-ring from the input clutch hub.
    Fig 5: Input Clutch Assembly - Part 1
    GC0109157Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - INPUT CLUTCH HUB
    11 - UD CLUTCH
    2 - O-RING SEALS
    12 - UD OUTER DISC
    3 - SEAL
    13 - INPUT CLUTCH RETAINER
    4 - SNAP-RING
    14 - SEAL
    5 - SNAP-RING
    15 - OD/REV PISTON
    6 - UD BALANCE PISTON
    16 - BELLEVILLE SPRING
    7 - SNAP-RING
    17 - SNAP-RING
    8 - UD PISTON
    18 - SEAL RINGS
    9 - UD SPRING PACK
    19 - INPUT SHAFT
    10 - UD INNER DISC
    20 - LUBRICATION CHECK VALVE AND SNAP-RING
  16. Remove the UD balance piston (6) and piston return spring (9) from the input clutch retainer (13).
  17. Remove the underdrive piston (8) from the input clutch retainer (13).
    NOTE:

    Both the UD balance piston and the underdrive piston have seals molded onto them. If the seal is damaged, do not attempt to install a new seal onto the piston. The piston/seal must be replaced as an assembly.

  18. Remove the input clutch retainer tapered snap-ring (5).
  19. Separate input clutch retainer (13) from input clutch hub (1).
  20. Separate OD/reverse piston (15) from input clutch hub retainer (13).
    Fig 6: OD/Reverse Return Spring
    GC0092414Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - ARBOR PRESS
    2 - TOOL 8349-1
    3 - OD/REVERSE PISTON
  21. Using Arbor Press (1) and tool (special tool #8349-1, Installer Crank Seal) (2) compress the OD/Reverse Belleville spring just enough to remove the snap ring.
  22. Remove the Belleville spring and snap ring from the OD/Reverse piston (3).
  23. Remove all seals and o-rings from the input shaft and input hub. The o-rings on the input hub are color coded. Be sure to make note of which o-ring belongs in which location.
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