Direct and Reverse Clutch Disassemble

Tools Required

• J 38734  Intermediate Spring Compressor Adapter. See Special Tools .
• J 45139  Compressor Plate. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: View Of Reverse Clutch Components
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1. Remove the reverse clutch backing plate retainer (420).
2. Remove the backing plate (419).
3. Remove the clutch plates (418, 417). Refer to Clutch Plate Selection Specifications .
4. Remove the apply plate (416).
5. Remove the reverse clutch spacer (415).
Fig 2: Locating Direct Clutch Plates
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6. Remove the direct clutch backing plate retainer ring (414).
7. Remove the backing plate (413).
8. Remove the clutch plates (412, 411). Refer to Clutch Plate Selection Specifications .
9. Remove the apply plate (410).
Fig 3: Identifying Direct And Reverse Clutch Spring Retainer Ring
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10. Use J 38734  and J 45139  to compress the direct and reverse piston spring (407). See Special Tools .
11. Remove the direct and reverse clutch spring retainer ring (409).
12. Remove J 38734  and J 45139  . See Special Tools .
Fig 4: View Of Piston Spring & Retainer
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13. Remove the spring retainer (408).
14. Remove the spring (407).
Fig 5: Locating Direct Clutch Piston
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IMPORTANT: It may be necessary to use air pressure to remove the piston.
15. Remove the direct clutch piston (406).
Fig 6: Identifying Reverse Clutch Piston & Seal
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16. Remove the reverse clutch piston (404).
17. Remove the reverse clutch piston inner seal (402).