Front Carrier, Input Clutch, Rear Internal Gear: Disassembly

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Remove needle bearing (1) from front carrier assembly.

Fig 1: Locating Front Carrier Assembly Needle Bearing
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Compress snap ring (1) using flat-bladed screwdrivers (A).
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to scratch rear internal gear.
- Be careful not to damage snap ring.
Fig 2: Compressing Snap Ring Using Flat-Bladed Screwdrivers
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Remove front carrier assembly and input clutch assembly from rear internal gear.
Remove front carrier assembly from input clutch assembly.
Remove snap ring (1) from front carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to expand snap ring excessively.

Fig 3: Locating Front Carrier Assembly Snap Ring
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Remove O-ring (1) and seal rings (2) from input clutch assembly.

Fig 4: Locating Input Clutch Assembly O-Ring And Seal Rings
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Remove needle bearing from input clutch assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Needle Bearing From Input Clutch Assembly
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Remove snap ring from input clutch drum using a flat-bladed screwdriver.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to scratch rear input clutch drum and input clutch retaining plate.
- Be careful not to damage snap ring.
Remove input clutch component part (drive plates, driven plates, retaining plate, and dish plate) from input clutch drum.

Fig 6: Removing Snap Ring From Input Clutch Drum Using Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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