2nd Coast Clutch Plate Disassemble: Disassemble

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Second Coast Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring

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Using J-45164: bridge (2), J 21420-2 (4) and J 23327-2 (1), which are part of J-23327: compressor, compress the second clutch spring.
Using J-28585: remover (3), remove the second coast clutch backing plate retaining ring (230) from the fluid pump assembly.

Fig 2: View Of Second Coast Plates

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Remove the clutch plates (227, 228, 229).

Fig 3: View Of Second Coast Clutch Spring Retaining Ring

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NOTE: Do not let the tools contact the bushing surfaces.

Install J 21420-2 (1) and J 23327-2 (3), which are part of J-23327: compressor, and J-41236: compressor (2) and compress the second coast clutch spring (224).
Remove the second coast clutch spring retaining ring (225) using snap ring pliers.
Remove the second coast clutch spring (224) from the fluid pump assembly.

Fig 4: View Of Second Coast Clutch Piston & Seals

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WARNING: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.

While pulling upward on the piston by hand, apply compressed air into the fluid passage in the fluid pump assembly and remove the second coast clutch piston (222).
Remove the inner seal (221) and the outer seal (223) from the second coast clutch piston (222).