3rd, 5th and Reverse Clutch Removal

Tools Required

• J 24204-2  Bar and Stud Assembly. See Special Tools .
• J 44530  Clutch Piston Spring Compressor. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Compressing 3rd, 5th, And Reverse Piston Return Spring Assemblies
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1. Position the transmission case so that the front of the transmission case is facing up.
NOTE: Refer to 3-5 Reverse Clutch Backing Plate Rivet Damage Notice .
2. Install J 24204-2  (1) and J 44530  (2) into the transmission case. See Special Tools . Make sure that J 44530  does not touch the gear thrust plate rivets (3) on the 3rd, 5th, and reverse clutch backing plate assembly. See Special Tools .
3. Compress the piston return spring assemblies (5) until a gap is visible below the retaining ring (4).
4. Remove the retaining ring (4).
5. Remove J 24204-2  and J 44530  from the transmission case. See Special Tools .
Fig 2: Aligning 3rd, 5th, And Reverse Clutch Backing Plate Assembly
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6. Remove the 3rd, 5th, and reverse clutch backing plate assembly (1).
Fig 3: View Of 3rd, 5th And Reverse Spring Plates, Steel Plates & Spring Assemblies
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7. Remove four 3rd, 5th, and reverse clutch fiber plates (1) and three 3rd, 5th, and reverse clutch steel plates (2).
8. Remove, as a unit, 3rd, 5th, and reverse spring plate (4) and 3 piston return spring assemblies (3).
Fig 4: Piston Return Spring Assemblies
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IMPORTANT: The piston return spring assemblies snap off.
9. Remove 3 piston return spring assemblies (1) from the 3rd, 5th, and reverse spring plate (2).