Forward Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

Remove the planetary carrier assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Forward Clutch Assembly Planetary Carrier Assembly
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Remove the thrust needle bearing.

Fig 2: Identifying Forward Clutch Assembly Thrust Needle Bearing
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Remove the snap ring.
NOTE: Use marking or labeling to the upper snap ring for measurement of the snap ring thickness when selecting the retaining plate.

Fig 3: Locating Forward Clutch Assembly Upper And Lower Snap Rings
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Remove the internal gear.

Fig 4: Identifying Forward Clutch Assembly Internal Gear
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Remove the sun gear.

Fig 5: Identifying Forward Clutch Assembly Sun Gear
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Remove the washer.

Fig 6: Removing Forward Clutch Assembly Washer
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Remove the thrust needle bearing.

Fig 7: Identifying Forward Clutch Assembly Thrust Needle Bearing
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Remove the snap ring.

Fig 8: Locating Forward Clutch Assembly Snap Ring
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Remove the retaining plate, drive plate, driven plate and dish plate.

Fig 9: Identifying Forward Clutch Assembly Retaining Plate, Drive Plate, Driven And Dish Plate
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Using the ST, remove the snap ring.
ST 18762AA000 or 18762AA001 COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL

Fig 10: Removing Forward Clutch Assembly Snap Ring Using ST
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Remove the forward clutch piston retainer.

Fig 11: Identifying Forward Clutch Assembly Piston Retainer
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Remove the return spring.

Fig 12: Identifying Forward Clutch Assembly Return Spring
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Remove the forward clutch piston by blowing compressed air intermittently from end of forward clutch drum.

Fig 13: Blowing Compressed Air From Forward Clutch Drum End

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