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Reverse Input and Second Roller Clutch Disassemble

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Tools Required

  1. Remove the reverse clutch snap ring (464).
  2. Remove the reverse clutch plates (one backing plate (463), three steel plates (461), three fiber plates (462), and a waved plate (460).
    Fig 1: View Of Reverse Clutch Plates
    GM55136Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Compress the reverse clutch return spring. Use the J 41232  and J 23327  .
  4. Remove the reverse clutch return spring and the retainer snap ring (459).
    Fig 2: Locating Return Spring Snap Ring
    GM20292Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the J 41232  and J 23327  .
  6. Remove the reverse clutch return spring and retainer assembly (458).
    Fig 3: Removing Reverse Clutch Return Spring & Retainer Assembly & Reverse Clutch Piston & Seal Assembly
    GM20842Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the reverse clutch piston and seal assembly (457).
    IMPORTANT: If the seal assembly is not damaged do not remove the seal assembly.
  8. Inspect the reverse clutch inner seal (456).
    Fig 4: Locating Reverse Clutch Inner Seal
    GM20293Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. If the seal assembly is damaged, perform the following procedure in order to remove the seal assembly:
    1. Use the J 4646 or equivalent in order to install the J 41097-1 under the outer lip of the reverse clutch inner seal (456).
    2. Place the J 41097-2 on the inner hub of the reverse clutch housing (454).
    3. Use the puller J 25031-A  in order to remove the seal.
    IMPORTANT: Be careful when removing the second roller clutch not to score the roller clutch inner race with the screwdrivers.
  10. Remove the 2nd roller clutch (452) and roller clutch retainer (450) by prying up on the roller clutch assembly with two screwdrivers. The second roller clutch retainer is pressed onto the reverse clutch housing (454) and is not reusable after removal.
    Fig 5: Prying Off Second Roller Clutch With Screwdrivers
    GM20294Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: In order to remove the 2nd roller clutch (452), rotate the roller clutch clockwise until indexed with the roller clutch cam (451) ramps.
  11. Remove the 2nd roller clutch (452) from the inside of the roller clutch cam (451).
    Fig 6: Aligning Flat Side Of Roller Clutch Cam Face Down
    GM20296Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Inspect the reverse housing (454) for excessive band wear and damaged splines.
    Fig 7: Inspecting Reverse Housing
    GM25516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Inspect the retainer and ball capsule for damage or clogging.
  14. Inspect the fluid feed holes for proper opening.
  15. Inspect the roller clutch for excessive wear (451 and 452).
    Fig 8: Inspecting Roller Clutch & Spring Assembly
    GM25510Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Inspect the spring assembly for dislocated or damaged springs (458).
  17. Inspect all components for damage and excessive wear.
  18. Clean and dry each of the components.