Disassembling and assembling "K1" clutch housing

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.