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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Compress the return spring using the ST to remove the snap ring.
ST 18762AA000 COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL

Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring And Transfer Clutch Piston Seal Using Compressor Special Tool
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Remove the transfer clutch piston seal.
Remove the return spring.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Return Spring
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Remove the transfer clutch piston by blowing compressed air through transfer clutch assembly hole.
NOTE: Plug the holes through which the compressed air is not blown.

Fig 4: Locating Transfer Clutch Assembly Hole
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Remove the ball bearing using ST.
ST1 18767AA010 BEARING REMOVER

ST2 18723AA000 REMOVER

Fig 5: Removing Ball Bearing Using Special Tools
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