3rd Clutch Plate Assembly and Reaction Carrier Disassemble

Special Tools 

J 39694  Clutch Compressor

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Fig 1: Locating Selective Washer & Thrust Bearing
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1. Remove the thrust bearing (521) and remove the selective thrust washer (522) from the third clutch housing (604).
Fig 2: Identifying Reaction Sun Gear And Shell Assembly, Reaction Carrier Assembly, Third Clutch Housing & Input Sun Gear
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2. Remove the snap ring (616) from the input shaft.
3. Remove the following parts:
   • The input sun gear (631)
   • The thrust bearing (640) and reaction carrier assembly (623). The thrust bearing will remain in the reaction carrier.
4. Remove the following parts:.
   • The reaction sun gear and shell assembly (620)
   • The thrust bearing (619) from the 3rd clutch hub (617)
   • The third clutch hub and bushing assembly (617)
   • The thrust washer (615)
Fig 3: View Of Third Clutch Plates
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5. Remove the snap ring (515) from the third clutch housing (604).
6. Remove the following parts:
   • The third clutch backing plate (613)
   • The fiber (610) and steel (612) clutch plates
   • The apply plate (611)
Fig 4: Compressing Spring & Retainer Assembly
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7. Install the J 39694  clutch compressor clutch spring compressor and compress the spring.
8. Remove the spring assembly snap ring (609).
9. Remove the spring compressor tool.
Fig 5: Locating 3rd Clutch Piston Assembly
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10. Remove the following parts:
    • The snap ring retainer (608)
    • The spring and retainer assembly (607)
    • The piston assembly (606)