Transfer Clutch: Disassembly

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Remove the seal ring.

Fig 1: Removing Seal Ring
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Remove the ball bearing using ST and press.
ST 498077600 REMOVER

Fig 2: Removing Ball Bearing Using Remover ST 498077600
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Remove the snap ring, and then take out the pressure plate, drive plate and driven plate.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring
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Using the ST1, ST2 and ST3, remove the snap ring, and then take out the return spring and transfer clutch piston seal.
ST1 399893600 PLIERS

ST2 398673600 COMPRESSOR

ST3 398623600 SEAT

Fig 4: Removing Snap Ring Using Special Tools
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Apply compressed air to the rear drive shaft to remove transfer clutch piston.

Fig 5: Applying Compressed Air To Rear Drive Shaft
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