Disassembling and assembling "K1" clutch housing

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The clutch will now be disassembled for cleaning. No repairs can be made.

Disassembling "K1" clutch housing

Remove retaining ring for plates.
Remove plates.

Fig 1: Pressing Down Piston Cap Only Far Enough That The Ring Can Be Removed

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Slowly and carefully press down piston cap only far enough that the ring can be removed.
Remove retaining ring.
Remove piston cap and spring.
Drive piston out of clutch housing.
To do this, gently strike a plastic mallet against upper edge of clutch housing.

Assembling "K1" clutch housing

Carefully press piston by hand into clutch housing to stop.

Fig 2: Attention (Lay Spring, Piston Cap And Retaining Ring In Clutch Housing)

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Lay spring, piston cap and retaining ring in clutch housing.
Carefully center piston cap before pressing it down.
Slowly and carefully press down piston cap only far enough that the ring can be installed.
Install retaining ring.
Install plates.
Install retaining ring for plates.