Direct Clutch Assembly Disassemble
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Yukon XL and 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tools Required
- J 23327 Clutch Spring Compressor. See Special Tools .
- J 25018-A Clutch Spring Compressor Adapter
- Remove the intermediate clutch roller retainer retaining ring (627).
- Remove the intermediate clutch roller retainer (626).
- Remove the intermediate clutch sprag assembly (624) and race (625) as an assembly.
- Remove the intermediate clutch roller outer race (625).
- Inspect the intermediate clutch sprag assembly (624) for damaged rollers, a damaged cage or distorted springs.
- Remove the direct clutch backing plate retaining ring (616).
- Remove the direct clutch backing plate (617).
- Remove the direct clutch plates (611, 618).
- Remove the direct clutch (waved) plate (609).
- Inspect the direct clutch backing plate (617) for damage and cracks.
- Inspect the direct clutch plates (609, 611, 618) for wear, burned, flaking, scoring, and pitting.
- Install the J 23327 and the J 25018-A onto the direct clutch housing assembly (623). See Special Tools .
- Compress the direct clutch spring assembly (607).
- Remove the direct clutch spring retainer ring (608).
- Remove the tools.
- Remove the direct clutch spring assembly (607).
- Inspect the direct clutch spring assembly (607) for collapsed coils and distortion.
- Remove the direct clutch piston assembly (619). The direct clutch piston assembly is reusable unless it is damaged.
- Inspect the direct clutch piston assembly (619) for damage and cracks.
- Remove the direct clutch piston intermediate seal (622) from the direct clutch housing assembly (623).
- Inspect the direct clutch housing assembly (623) for the following:
- Cracks
- Wear
- Restricted/clogged oil passages
- Free movement of checkballs (rattles)