Clutch, Low And Reverse: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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1 - U/D CLUTCH

2 - O/D CLUTCH

3 - REVERSE CLUTCH

4 - 4C CLUTCH

5 - 2C CLUTCH

6 - L/R CLUTCH

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Remove the low/reverse reaction plate flat snap-ring (2).
Remove the reaction plate (3).
Remove the low/reverse clutch (4, 5) and the overrunning clutch (1) from the low/reverse clutch retainer (9).

Separate the low/reverse clutch (4, 5) from the overrunning clutch (1).

NOTE:

The ORC is no longer serviced, it is sold as an assembly only. Be certain that the outer race will rotate in one direction but not both relative to the inner race

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1 - SNAP-RING

2 - OUTER RACE

3 - OVERRUNNING CLUTCH

4 - SPACER

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1 - PRESS

2 - TOOL 8285

3 - BELLEVILLE SPRING

Using Spring Compressor (special tool #8285, Compressor, Spring) (2) and a suitable shop press (1), compress the low/reverse Belleville spring (3) and remove the split retaining ring holding the Belleville spring into the low/reverse clutch retainer.
Remove the low/reverse Belleville spring (3) and piston from the low/reverse clutch retainer. Use 20 psi of air pressure to remove the piston if necessary.