3rd, 5th and Reverse Clutch Removal: Removal
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- Position the transmission case so that the front of the transmission case is facing up.
- 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 .
- Compress the piston return spring assemblies (5) until a gap is visible below the retaining ring (4).
- Remove the retaining ring (4).
- Remove J 24204-2 and J 44530 from the transmission case. See Special Tools .
- Remove the 3rd, 5th, and reverse clutch backing plate assembly (1).
- Remove four 3rd, 5th, and reverse clutch fiber plates (1) and three 3rd, 5th, and reverse clutch steel plates (2).
- Remove, as a unit, 3rd, 5th, and reverse spring plate (4) and 3 piston return spring assemblies (3).
- Remove 3 piston return spring assemblies (1) from the 3rd, 5th, and reverse spring plate (2).
NOTE:
Refer to 3-5 Reverse Clutch Backing Plate Rivet Damage Notice
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IMPORTANT:
The piston return spring assemblies snap off.