Direct Clutch & Front Clutch: Disassembly

Remove snap ring and take out retaining plate, lined plates, steel plates, and dished plate. See Fig 1 . Compress clutch springs with a compressor tool and remove coil spring snap ring. Remove compressor tool, then remove spring retainer and springs. Remove front clutch piston by applying compressed air into oil hole.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Clutch Assembly

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