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Forward Clutch: Disassembly

  1. Remove the internal gear.
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  2. Remove the snap ring.
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  3. Remove the thrust gear plate.
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  4. Remove the thrust bearing.
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  5. Remove the snap ring.
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  6. Remove the planetary carrier.
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  7. Remove the thrust bearing.
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  8. Remove the sun gear.
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  9. Remove the forward clutch hub.
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  10. Remove the washer.
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  11. Remove the thrust bearing.
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  12. Remove the retaining plate, drive plate, driven plate and dish plate.
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  13. Remove the snap ring using the ST and a press.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL (18762AA001)

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  14. Remove the forward clutch piston retainer.
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  15. Remove the return spring.
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  16. Remove the forward clutch piston by blowing compressed air from end of forward clutch drum.
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