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Direct Clutch, Hub And Spring

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WARNING: THE NEXT STEP IN DISASSEMBLY INVOLVES COMPRESSING THE DIRECT CLUTCH SPRING. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT PROPER EQUIPMENT BE USED TO COMPRESS THE SPRING AS SPRING FORCE IS APPROXIMATELY 830 POUNDS. USE SPRING COMPRESSOR TOOL 6227-1 AND A HYDRAULIC SHOP PRESS WITH A MINIMUM RAM TRAVEL OF 5-6 INCHES. THE PRESS MUST ALSO HAVE A BED THAT CAN BE ADJUSTED UP OR DOWN AS REQUIRED. RELEASE CLUTCH SPRING TENSION SLOWLY AND COMPLETELY TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY.
  1. Mount geartrain assembly in shop press (Fig 1).
    Fig 1: Installing Geartrain Assembly In Shop Press
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  2. Position Compressor Tool 6227-1 on clutch hub (Fig 1). Support output shaft flange with steel press plates as shown and center assembly under press ram.
  3. Apply press pressure slowly. Compress hub and spring far enough to expose clutch hub retaining ring and relieve spring pressure on clutch pack snap-ring (Fig 1).
  4. Remove direct clutch pack snap-ring (Fig 2).
    Fig 2: Removing Direct Clutch Pack Snap-Ring
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  5. Remove direct clutch hub retaining ring (Fig 3).
    Fig 3: Removing Direct Clutch Hub Retaining Ring
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  6. Release press load slowly and completely (Fig 4).
    Fig 4: Removing Direct Clutch Pack
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  7. Remove Special Tool 6227-1. Then remove clutch pack from hub (Fig 4).
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