Forward 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 direct clutch hub retainer ring (616).
- Remove the direct clutch hub (615).
- Remove the direct clutch housing thrust washer (614) (plastic).
- Remove the forward clutch hub (613).
- Remove the forward clutch housing thrust washer (612) (bronze). The washer may stick to the forward clutch housing assembly (602).
- Inspect the direct clutch hub (615) for the following:
- Spline wear
- Open lubrication holes
- A damaged clutch surface
- Remove the forward clutch steel and composite plates (610, 611).
- Remove the forward clutch (waved) plate (609).
- Inspect the forward clutch plates (609-611) for the following:
- Burning
- Scoring
- Flaking
- Pitting
- Wear
- Using the J 23327 and the J 25018-A , compress the forward clutch spring assembly (607). See Special Tools .
- Remove the forward clutch spring retainer ring (608).
- Remove the tools.
- Remove the forward clutch spring assembly (607).
- Inspect the forward clutch spring assembly (607) for collapsed spring coils and distortion.
- Remove the forward clutch piston assembly (606). The forward clutch piston assembly is reusable if it is not damaged.
- Inspect the forward clutch piston assembly (606) for cracks.
- Inspect the seal on the forward clutch piston assembly (606) for cuts, tears, and nicks.
- Inspect the forward clutch piston intermediate seal assembly (685) for cuts, tears, and nicks.
- Inspect the forward clutch housing assembly (602) for the following:
- Wear
- Restricted/Clogged oil passages
- Damaged thrust faces
- Free movement of checkball (rattles)
IMPORTANT:
The forward clutch piston intermediate seal assembly (685) is reusable. Replace the forward clutch housing assembly (602) if the seal is worn or damaged.