Forward Clutch: Disassembly

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INSPECT PACK CLEARANCE OF FORWARD CLUTCH (See INSPECTION )
REMOVE FORWARD MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH DISC
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring
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2. Remove the flange, 5 discs and 5 plates from the forward clutch drum.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Flange, Discs And Plates From Forward Clutch Drum
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REMOVE FORWARD CLUTCH RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Place SST on the spring retainer and compress the return spring with a press.
  SST 09387-00020
2. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
  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 to prevent the spring seat from being deformed.
  - Do not expand the snap ring excessively.
    
    Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring
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3. Remove the clutch balancer from the forward clutch drum.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Clutch Balancer From Forward Clutch Drum
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4. Remove the forward clutch return spring from the input shaft.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Forward Clutch Return Spring From Input Shaft
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REMOVE FORWARD CLUTCH RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Place the forward clutch drum onto the oil pump.
2. Holding the forward clutch piston by hand, apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm² , 57 psi) to the oil pump to remove the forward clutch piston.
  HINT:
  
  When the piston cannot be removed because it is slanted, blow air again with the protruding side pushed, or remove the piston using needle nose pliers with vinyl tape on the tip.
  
  Fig 6: Placing Forward Clutch Drum Onto Oil Pump
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REMOVE INPUT SHAFT OIL SEAL RING
1. Remove the input shaft oil seal ring from the input shaft.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Input Shaft Oil Seal Ring From Input Shaft
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