Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Installation

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Tools Required

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

Fig 1: View Of 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 or an equivalent. See Special Tools .

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: View Of Low & Reverse Clutch Spring Assembly & Retainer Ring

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Install the low and reverse clutch spring assembly (694).
1. Using the J 23327-1 , compress the low and reverse clutch spring assembly (694). See Special Tools .
2. Using J 36850 install the low and reverse clutch retainer ring (693). See Special Tools .