Transfer Clutch: Disassembly

Remove the snap ring, and then remove the retaining plate, drive plate and driven plate.

Fig 1: Identifying Snap Ring
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Using the ST, remove the snap ring.
ST 18762AA000 COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL

Fig 2: Identifying Snap Ring And Transfer Clutch Piston Seal
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Remove the transfer clutch piston seal.
Remove the return spring.

Fig 3: Removing Return Spring
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Remove the transfer clutch piston by blowing compressed air through transfer clutch assembly hole.
NOTE: Block the hole opposite to the one to be blown with compressed air by your finger.

Fig 4: Locating Transfer Clutch Assembly Hole
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Using ST, remove transfer drive gear, parking gear and ball bearing.
ST 18767AA000 BEARING REMOVER

NOTE: Let the ST sit on the parking gear.

Fig 5: Identifying Transfer Drive Gear, Parking Gear And Ball Bearing With Bearing Remover
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Remove the snap ring from transfer reduction drive gear.

Fig 6: Identifying Snap Ring On Transfer Reduction Drive Gear
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Using the ST, remove the parking gear from transfer reduction drive gear.
ST1 499277100 BUSHING 1-2 INSTALLER

ST2 18767AA000 BEARING REMOVER

Fig 7: Identifying Parking Gear On Transfer Reduction Drive Gear With ST
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