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Disassembly & Reassembly

  1. Remove reverse clutch retaining ring. Remove rear sun gear and thrust bearing. Remove direct clutch hub. Remove direct clutch retaining ring, pressure plate and clutch plates. See Figure . Using Spring Compressor (307-209), remove selective snap ring. See Figure . Remove direct clutch balance piston and return spring. Remove and inspect direct clutch piston and seals, and replace as necessary. Inspect direct clutch piston bore surfaces. Replace direct clutch piston if damaged.
  2. NOTE: Clutch pack clearance measurement procedure is not available.
  3. To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Soak internal spline clutch plates in clean ATF for 15 minutes and lubricate direct clutch piston. Clutch pack clearance should be .039-.051" (1.00-1.30 mm). If clearance is not as specified, replace selective snap ring. Snap rings are available in thicknesses from .045-.049" (1.15-1.25 mm) to .085-.089" (2.15-2.25 mm), in increments of .004" (.10 mm).