UNDERDRIVE Clutch: Disassembly

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INSPECT PACK CLEARANCE OF UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH (See INSPECTION )
REMOVE NO. 1 UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DISC
1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the underdrive clutch flange snap ring.
  
  Fig 1: Prying Out Underdrive Clutch Flange Snap Ring
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2. Remove the flange, 3 discs and 3 plates from the underdrive clutch drum.
INSPECT NO. 1 UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DISC (See INSPECTION )
INSPECT UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSPECTION )

Fig 2: Inspecting Underdrive Clutch Drum Sub-Assembly
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REMOVE UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DRUM O-RING

Fig 3: Removing Underdrive Clutch Drum O-Ring
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REMOVE UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH PISTON SET
1. Place SST on the clutch balancer and compress the spring with a press.
  SST 09350-32014 (09351-32070)
2. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
  NOTE:
  - Stop the press when the spring sheet is lowered to a position 1 to 2 mm (0.04 to 0.08 in.) from the snap ring groove.
  - This prevents the spring sheet from being deformed.
  - Do not expand the snap ring excessively.
    
    Fig 4: Removing Snap Ring
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3. Remove the clutch balancer from the underdrive clutch drum.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Clutch Balancer
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4. Remove the piston return spring from the underdrive clutch drum.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Piston Return Spring
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5. Install the underdrive clutch to the transaxle.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal rings.
6. Holding the underdrive clutch piston with your hand, apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm² , 57 psi) to the transaxle case to remove the underdrive clutch piston.
INSPECT UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSPECTION )

Fig 7: Inspecting Underdrive Clutch Return Spring Sub-Assembly
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