First Reverse Brake Piston Removal

Tools Required

• J 23327  Clutch Spring Compressor
• J 35683  First and Reverse Brake Piston Compressor. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Compressing 1st-Reverse Brake Piston Return Spring
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1. Install the J 23327  with a J 35683  and compress the 1st-reverse brake piston return spring until the 1st-reverse brake piston return spring snap ring (2) can be removed. See Special Tools .
Fig 2: Identifying 1st-Reverse Brake Piston Return Spring Snap Ring
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2. Remove the 1st-reverse brake piston return spring snap ring (1) from the transaxle case.
3. Remove the J 23327  and the J 35683  from the transaxle case. See Special Tools .
Fig 3: View Of 1st-Reverse Brake Piston Return Spring
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4. Remove the 1st-reverse brake piston return spring (1) from the transaxle case.
CAUTION: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
IMPORTANT: When using compressed air to remove components, air pressure should not exceed 98 kPa (14 psi).
Fig 4: Applying Low Pressure Compressed Air Into The Fluid Passage
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5. Remove the 1st-reverse brake piston (1) from the transaxle case by slowly applying low pressure compressed air into the fluid passage (2).
6. Remove the 1st-reverse brake assembly. Refer to First Reverse Brake Assembly Replacement .