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First-Reverse Brake Pistons: Disassembly

  1. Remove bearing and race assembly from transmission case. See Fig 1 . Apply low air pressure to transmission case port and check for smooth operation of No. 1 and 2 first-reverse brake pistons. See Fig 2 .
  2. If pistons do not operate smoothly, transmission or piston may require replacement. Using Spring Compressor (7539), compress piston return springs. See Fig 3 . Remove snap ring. Remove spring compressor, piston return springs and retainer.
  3. Apply air pressure to passage in transmission case used to check first-reverse brake piston operation and remove No. 2 first-reverse brake piston. See Fig 2 .
  4. Using Reaction Sleeve Remover (7542), remove reaction sleeve by inserting flanges on reaction sleeve remover under reaction sleeve and lifting upward. See Fig 4 .
  5. Using Piston Remover (7543), remove No. 1 first-reverse brake piston by inserting flanges on piston remover under first-reverse brake piston and lifting upward. See Fig 5 .
Fig 1: Exploded View Of First-Reverse Brake Pistons
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Fig 2: Checking No. 1 & 2 First-Reverse Brake Piston Piston Operation
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Fig 3: Compressing First-Reverse Brake Piston Return Springs
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Fig 4: Removing Reaction Sleeve
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Fig 5: Removing No. 1 First-Reverse Brake Piston
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