Transfer Clutch: Disassembly

Remove the snap ring, and then remove the pressure plate, drive plate and driven plate.

Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Clutch Assembly Snap Ring
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Using the ST, remove the snap ring.
ST 18762AA000 or 18762AA001 COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL

Fig 2: Removing CVT Transfer Clutch Snap Ring Using ST
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Remove the transfer clutch piston seal.
Remove the return spring.

Fig 3: Removing CVT Transfer Clutch Return Spring
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Remove the transfer clutch piston by blowing compressed air through transfer clutch assembly hole.
NOTE: Block the hole opposite to the one to be blown with compressed air by your finger.

Fig 4: Locating Transfer Clutch Assembly Hole
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Using ST, remove transfer drive gear, parking gear and ball bearing.
ST 18767AA000 BEARING REMOVER

NOTE: Let the ST sit on the parking gear.

Fig 5: Removing Transfer Drive Gear, Parking Gear And Ball Bearing Using Special Tool
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Remove the snap ring from transfer reduction drive gear.

Fig 6: Removing Transfer Reduction Drive Gear Snap Ring
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Using the ST, remove the parking gear from transfer reduction drive gear.
ST1 499277100 BUSHING 1-2 INSTALLER

ST2 18767AA000 BEARING REMOVER

Fig 7: Removing Parking Gear From Transfer Reduction Drive Gear Using Special Tool

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