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Input Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Mount input clutch assembly to Input Clutch Pressure Fixture (Tool 8391).
  2. Tap down reverse clutch reaction plate to release pressure from snap ring. (Fig 1).
    Fig 1: Tapping Reaction Plate
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  3. Remove reverse clutch snap ring. (Fig 2).
    Fig 2: Removing Reverse Clutch Snap Ring
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  4. Pry up and remove reverse clutch reaction plate. (Fig 3 and Fig 4 ).
    Fig 3: Prying Up Reverse Clutch Reaction Plate
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    Fig 4: Removing Reverse Clutch Reaction Plate
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  5. Remove the reverse clutch pack (two fibers/one steel). (Fig 5).
    NOTE: Tag reverse clutch pack for reassembly identification.
    Fig 5: Removing Reverse Clutch Pack
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  6. Remove the OD/Reverse pressure plate snap ring. (Fig 6).
    Fig 6: Removing OD/Reverse Pressure Plate Snap Ring
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  7. Remove OD/Reverse pressure plate. (Fig 7).
    Fig 7: Removing OD/Reverse Pressure Plate
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  8. Remove OD/Reverse pressure plate wave snap ring. (Fig 8).
    Fig 8: Removing Waved Snap Ring
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  9. Remove OD shaft/hub and OD clutch pack. (Fig 9 and Fig 10 ).
    NOTE: Tag overdrive clutch pack for reassembly identification.
    Fig 9: Removing OD Shaft/Hub Assembly
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    Fig 10: Removing Overdrive Clutch Pack
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  10. Remove and inspect #3 and #4 thrust plates. (Fig 11).
    Fig 11: Removing No. 3 & 4 Thrust Plates
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  11. Remove the underdrive shaft assembly. (Fig 12).
    Fig 12: Removing Underdrive Shaft Assembly
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  12. Remove the #2 needle bearing. (Fig 13).
    Fig 13: Removing No. 2 Needle Bearing
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  13. Remove the OD/UD reaction plate tapered snap ring. (Fig 14).
    Fig 14: Removing OD/UD Reaction Plate Tapered 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.
  14. Remove the OD/UD reaction plate. (Fig 15).
    Fig 15: Removing OD/UD Reaction Plate
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  15. Remove the first UD clutch disc. (Fig 16).
    Fig 16: Removing One UD Clutch Disc
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  16. Remove the UD clutch flat snap ring. (Fig 17).
    Fig 17: Removing UD Clutch Flat Snap Ring
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    NOTE: Tag underdrive clutch pack for reassembly identification.
  17. Remove the UD clutch pack. (Fig 18).
    Fig 18: Removing Underdrive Clutch Pack
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    CAUTION: Compress return spring just enough to remove or install snap ring.
  18. Using Tool 5059A and an arbor press, compress UD clutch piston enough to remove snap ring. (Fig 19 and Fig 20 ).
    Fig 19: Removing UD Spring Retainer Snap Ring
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    Fig 20: Removing UD Return Spring & Retainer
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  19. Remove spring retainer. (Fig 20).
  20. Remove UD clutch piston. (Fig 21).
    Fig 21: Removing Underdrive Clutch Piston
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  21. Remove input hub tapered snap ring. (Fig 22).
    Fig 22: Removing Input Hub Tapered Snap Ring
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  22. Tap on input hub with soft faced hammer and separate input hub from OD/Reverse piston and clutch retainer. (Fig 23 and Fig 24 ).
    Fig 23: Tapping On Input Hub With Hammer
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    Fig 24: Removing Input Hub From OD/Reverse Piston
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  23. Separate clutch retainer from OD/Reverse piston. (Fig 25).
    Fig 25: Pulling Retainer From Piston
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  24. Using Tool 6057 and an arbor press, compress return OD/Reverse piston return spring just enough to remove snap ring. (Fig 26 and Fig 27 ).
    Fig 26: Compressing Piston Return Snap Ring
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    Fig 27: Removing Snap Ring & Return Spring
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  25. Remove input shaft to input clutch hub snap ring. (Fig 28).
    Fig 28: Removing Input Shaft Snap Ring
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  26. Using a suitably sized socket and an arbor press, remove input shaft from input shaft hub. (Fig 29).
    Fig 29: Removing Input Shaft From Shaft Hub
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