Od Planetary Gear, Od Direct Clutch & Od One-Way Clutch: Disassembly
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- One-way clutch operation should be checked prior to disassembly. Hold clutch drum and rotate input shaft clockwise. See Figure. Input shaft should rotate freely clockwise and lock counterclockwise.
- Remove clutch drum from planetary gear. Remove thrust bearing from clutch drum. Remove snap ring, flange, discs and plates from clutch drum. See Figure. Note number and location of components.
- Using appropriate compressor, compress piston return spring and remove snap ring. Carefully release press and remove piston return spring. Place oil pump on torque converter. Place clutch drum on pump. Hold clutch piston and carefully apply air pressure to oil pump port. See Figure. Remove OD direct clutch piston.
- Remove snap ring and ring gear flange from planetary ring gear. Remove bearing race from rear of planetary gear. Remove snap ring, retaining plate, one-way clutch assembly and thrust washer from planetary gear. Remove one-way clutch from outer race. Remove thrust washer.