Direct Clutch: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSPECT PACK CLEARANCE OF REVERSE CLUTCH (See INSPECTION )
INSPECT PACK CLEARANCE OF DIRECT CLUTCH AND OVERDRIVE CLUTCH (See INSPECTION )
REMOVE DIRECT MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH DISC
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the intermediate shaft.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring From Intermediate Shaft
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2. Remove the flange, 3 discs, 3 plates and cushion plate from the intermediate shaft.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Flange, Discs, Plates And Cushion Plate From Intermediate Shaft
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REMOVE OVERDRIVE DIRECT CLUTCH DISC
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the intermediate shaft.
2. Remove the flange, 4 discs and 4 plates from the intermediate shaft.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Overdrive Direct Clutch Disc
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REMOVE OVERDRIVE CLUTCH RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Place SST on the clutch balancer and compress the spring with a press.
  SST 09387-00020
2. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring from the direct clutch drum.
  
  Fig 4: Removing/Installing Snap Ring
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  NOTE:
  - Stop the press when the spring seat is lowered to a position 1 to 2 mm (0.039 to 0.078 in.) from the snap ring groove. This prevents the spring seat from being deformed.
  - Do not expand the snap ring excessively.
3. Remove the clutch balancer from the direct clutch drum.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Clutch Balancer From Direct Clutch Drum
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4. Remove the overdrive clutch return spring from the direct clutch drum.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Overdrive Clutch Return Spring From Direct Clutch Drum
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REMOVE OVERDRIVE DIRECT CLUTCH PISTON
1. Install the intermediate shaft on the transaxle rear cover.
2. Holding the direct clutch piston with your hand, apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm² , 57 psi) to the transaxle rear cover to remove the direct clutch piston.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Overdrive Direct Clutch Piston
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REMOVE OVERDRIVE DIRECT CLUTCH DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Holding the direct clutch drum by hand, apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm² , 57 psi) to the transaxle rear cover to remove the direct clutch drum.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Overdrive Direct Clutch Drum Sub-Assembly
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REMOVE OVERDRIVE DIRECT CLUTCH O-RING
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the O-ring from the direct clutch drum.
  
  Fig 9: Removing Overdrive Direct Clutch O-Ring
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