Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Sierra and 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools

J 23327-1: Forward Clutch Spring Compressor (Bridge)
J 34627: Snap Ring Remover and Installer
J 36850: Transjel Lubricant

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Seals & Low & Reverse Clutch Piston

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Install the transmission (low and reverse clutch outer, center, inner) seals (696) on the low and reverse clutch piston (695).
Lubricate the seals with assembly lubricant J 36850: transjel lubricant or an equivalent.

Fig 2: Aligning Parking Brake Pawl Window With Notch In Piston

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Install the low and reverse clutch piston (695) into the case. The notch in the piston must be aligned with the parking brake pawl window, in the case.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Low & Reverse Clutch Spring Assembly

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Install the low and reverse clutch spring assembly (694).
1. Using the J 23327-1: compressor (bridge) , compress the low and reverse clutch spring assembly (694).
2. Using J 36850: transjel lubricant install the low and reverse clutch retainer ring (693).