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Transfer Clutch: Disassembly

  1. Remove the seal ring.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the seal ring.
    Fig 1: Removing Seal Ring
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  2. Using a press and ST, remove the ball bearing.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse the bearing.

    ST 498077600 REMOVER

    Fig 2: Removing Ball Bearing
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  3. Remove the snap ring, and take out the pressure plate, drive plates, and driven plates.
    Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring For Clutch Plates
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  4. Remove the snap ring with ST1, ST2 and ST3, and take out the return spring and transfer clutch piston seal.

    ST1 399893600 PLIERS

    ST2 398673600 COMPRESSOR

    ST3 398623600 SEAT

    Fig 4: Removing Snap Ring For Return Spring & Transfer Clutch Piston Seal
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  5. Apply compressed air to the rear drive shaft to remove the piston.
    Fig 5: Removing Piston
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