Forward Clutch Assembly Disassemble
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn LW300, 2003 Saturn LW200, 2003 Saturn L300, and 2003 Saturn L200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tools Required
- J 23327 Return Spring Compressor. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- J 45398 Forward Clutch Inner Seal Puller
- J 25031-A Puller/Inner Seal Remover
- Remove the snap ring (600) from the housing assembly (609).
- Remove the backing plate (601).
- Remove the seven fiber plates (602).
- Remove the seven steel plates (603).
- Remove the wave plate (604).
- Compress the forward clutch return spring assembly. Use the J 23327 .
- Remove the return spring snap ring (605).
- Remove the J 23327 .
- Remove the forward clutch return spring assembly (606).
- Remove the forward clutch piston and seal assembly (607).
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
IMPORTANT: If the seal assembly is not damaged do not remove the seal assembly. - Inspect the forward clutch inner seal assembly (608) for damage.
- If the seal is damaged, assemble J 45398-1 (3), which is part of J 45398 , onto the seal. Place the J 45398-2 (2), which is part of J 45398 , on the inner hub of the clutch housing.
- Use J 25031-A (1) to remove the seal.
- Inspect the housing, the plates, the bushings, the splines, the band apply surface, the roller clutch race, and the spring assembly.
- Inspect fluid feed holes for proper openings.
- Inspect the retainer and ball assembly for proper openings.
- Inspect the piston and seal assembly for cut seals or other damage. The piston and seal assemblies are reusable, if not damaged.
- Clean and dry all of the components.
NOTE:
Compress the return spring assembly (606) only enough to remove the snap ring (605), or damage may occur to the spring assembly (606).
IMPORTANT:
Align puller J 25031-A
(1) with the groove located on the outside of J 45398-1 to aid in removal.