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Center Support: Disassembly

    NOTE: Note the location of the seal ring ends and how they overlap for correct assembly.
    Fig 1: Locating Clutch Seal Rings
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  1. Remove and discard the direct clutch seal rings.
  2. Remove the No. 6 thrust washer.
    Fig 2: Locating Thrust Washer
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  3. Using the special tool, remove the intermediate piston return spring snap ring.
    Fig 3: Removing Intermediate Piston Return Spring Snap Ring Using Special Tool
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  4. Remove the intermediate piston return spring.
    Fig 4: Locating Intermediate Piston Return Spring
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  5. Remove and discard the intermediate piston.
    Fig 5: Locating Intermediate Piston
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  6. Inspect the new intermediate piston.
    1. Inspect the intermediate piston inner and outer seals.
    2. Inspect the check ball for free movement.
      Fig 6: Identifying Intermediate Piston Inner And Outer Seals
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    7. NOTE: If the sealing surface or the bushing show signs of damage or wear, a new center support must be installed.
  7. Inspect the center support for damage or wear.
    1. Inspect the center support bushing.
    2. Inspect the center support sealing surface.
    • Verify that the air bleed orifice located on the center support is in the 12 o'clock position and is not clogged. Apply air pressure from the piston side of the center support to verify that the bleed orifice is clear.
      Fig 7: Identifying Center Support Bushing
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