Input Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

Mount input clutch assembly to Input Clutch Pressure Fixture (Tool 8391).
Tap down reverse clutch reaction plate to release pressure from snap ring. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Tapping Reaction Plate
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Remove reverse clutch snap ring. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Removing Reverse Clutch Snap Ring
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Pry up and remove reverse clutch reaction plate. See Fig 3 and Fig 4 .

Fig 3: Prying Reverse Clutch Reaction Plate
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Fig 4: Removing Reverse Clutch Reaction Plate
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Remove the reverse clutch pack (two fibers/one steel). See Fig 5.
NOTE: Tag reverse clutch pack for reassembly identification.

Fig 5: Removing Reverse Clutch Pack
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Remove the OD/Reverse reaction plate snap ring. See Fig 6.

Fig 6: Removing OD/Reverse Pressure Plate Snap Ring
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Remove OD/Reverse pressure plate. See Fig 7.

Fig 7: Removing OD/Reverse Reaction Plate
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Remove OD/Reverse reaction plate wave snap ring. See Fig 8)

Fig 8: Removing Waved Snap Ring
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Remove OD shaft/hub and OD clutch pack. See Fig 9 and Fig 10 .
NOTE: Tag overdrive clutch pack for reassembly identification

Fig 9: Removing Overdrive Clutch Pack (1 Of 2)
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Fig 10: Removing Overdrive Clutch Pack (2 Of 2)
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Remove and inspect #3 & #4 thrust washers. See Fig 11.

Fig 11: Removing #3 & 4 Thrust Washers
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Remove the underdrive shaft assembly. See Fig 12.

Fig 12: Removing Underdrive Shaft Assembly
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Remove the #2 needle bearing. See Fig 13.

Fig 13: Removing No. 2 Needle Bearing
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NOTE: The OD/UD Reaction Plate, Snap Rings, and Input Clutch Retainer is not interchangeable with previous year 41TE components. The snap rings are thicker and the position of the ring lands have changed.
Remove the OD/UD reaction plate tapered snap ring. See Fig 14.

Fig 14: Removing Tapped Snap Ring
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NOTE: The OD/UD clutch reaction plate has a step on both sides. Install the OD/UD clutches reaction plate tapered step side up.
Remove the OD/UD reaction plate. See Fig 15.

Fig 15: Removing OD/UD Reaction Plate
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Remove the first UD clutch disc. See Fig 16.

Fig 16: Removing Last UD Clutch Disc
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Remove the UD clutch flat snap ring. See Fig 17.

Fig 17: Removing UD Clutch Flat Snap Ring
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NOTE: Tag underdrive clutch pack for reassembly identification.
Remove the UD clutch pack. See Fig 18.

Fig 18: Removing Underdrive Clutch Pack
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CAUTION: Compress return spring just enough to remove or install snap ring.
Using Tool 5059A and an arbor press, compress UD clutch piston enough to remove snap ring. See Fig 19 and Fig 20 .

Fig 19: Removing UD Spring Retainer Snap Ring
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Remove spring retainer. See Fig 20.

Fig 20: Removing UD Return Spring & Retainer
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Remove UD clutch piston. See Fig 21.

Fig 21: Removing Underdrive Clutch Piston
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Remove input hub tapered snap ring. See Fig 22.

Fig 22: Removing Input Hub Tapered Snap Ring
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Tap on input hub with soft faced hammer and separate input hub from OD/Reverse piston and clutch retainer. See Fig 23 and Fig 24 .

Fig 23: Tapping On Input Hub
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Fig 24: Removing Input Hub
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Separate clutch retainer from OD/Reverse piston. See Fig 25.

Fig 25: Separating Retainer From Piston
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Using Tool 6057 and an arbor press, compress return OD/Reverse piston return spring just enough to remove snap ring. See Fig 26 and Fig 27 .

Fig 26: Installing Snap Ring
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Fig 27: Removing Return Spring & Snap Ring
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Remove input shaft to input clutch hub snap ring. See Fig 28.

Fig 28: Removing Input Shaft Snap Ring
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Using a suitably sized socket and an arbor press, remove input shaft from input shaft hub. See Fig 29.

Fig 29: Removing Input Shaft
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