Direct & Reverse Clutch: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Using a screwdriver, remove snap ring from direct clutch drum. On U340E transaxle, remove flange, 2 discs and 2 plates. On U341E transaxle, remove flange, 3 discs and 3 plates. On both transaxles, using a screwdriver, remove second snap ring. Remove flange, 3 discs and 3 plates. Note location of components during removal for reassembly reference. See Fig 1.
- Position appropriate press on piston return spring seat. Compress piston return springs and remove snap ring from direct clutch drum. Remove press and piston return springs from direct clutch drum. Install intermediate shaft and housing on transaxle rear cover. While holding direct clutch piston, apply 57 psi (4 kg/cm2 ) of compressed air to transaxle rear cover to remove direct clutch piston and drum. See Fig 2.
- If piston cannot be removed using compressed air, wrap needle nose pliers tips with vinyl tape and remove piston using pliers. Remove "O" rings from direct clutch drum and piston.
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
CAUTION:
In the following step, do not compress piston return spring more than .079" (2.00 mm) past snap ring groove. This prevents piston from becoming deformed. DO NOT expand snap ring excessively.