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Reverse Brake: Disassembly

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

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(A)	Snap ring
(B)	Retaining plate
(C)	Drive plate
(D)	Driven plate
(E)	Dish plate
(F)	Intermediate case

Compress the return spring using the ST and a press to remove the snap ring.
Preparation tool:

ST: COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL (18762AA001)

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Remove the spring retainer and return spring.

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(A)	Spring retainer
(B)	Return spring
(C)	Intermediate case

Blow compressed air through the hole shown in the figure, and remove the reverse brake piston.

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