Snap Ring Disassembly Note
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CAUTION:
Depress the spring retainer only enough to remove the snap ring. Overpressing will damage the retainer component edges.
- Install the SSTs in the clutch drum as shown.
- Compress the spring and retainer.
- Remove the snap ring.
- Remove the SSTs .