Snap Ring (Reverse clutch) Disassembly Note

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Install the SSTs as shown.
CAUTION:
- Depress the piston return spring only enough to remove the snap ring. Overpressing will damage the piston return spring assembly edges.
Compress the piston return spring.
Remove the snap ring.
Remove the SSTs, then remove the reverse return stopper and return spring.

Fig 1: Compressing Piston Return Spring
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