Overdrive Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

Remove the thrust bearing (T3).

Fig 1: Locating Thrust Bearing (T3)

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Remove the overdrive clutch pack snap ring.

Fig 2: Locating Overdrive Clutch Pack Snap Ring

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NOTE: Inspect the friction and steel plates for damage. If damaged, install new components as necessary. If no damage is indicated the friction and steel plates can be reused.

Remove the overdrive clutch pack.

Fig 3: Locating Overdrive Clutch Plates

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Using the special tool and a press, remove and discard the overdrive clutch balance piston retaining ring.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Overdrive Clutch Balance Piston Retaining Ring Using Special Tool (307-209) & A Press

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Remove the overdrive clutch balance piston.

Fig 5: Locating Overdrive Clutch Balance Piston

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Remove the overdrive clutch return spring.

Fig 6: Locating Overdrive Clutch Return Spring

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Remove the overdrive clutch apply piston.

Fig 7: Locating Overdrive Clutch Apply Piston

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Remove and discard the outer O-ring seal on the overdrive clutch balance piston.

Fig 8: Overdrive Clutch Balance Piston O-Ring Seal

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Remove and discard both the inner (one large and one small) O-ring seals on the overdrive clutch apply piston.

Fig 9: Locating O-Ring Seals On Overdrive Clutch Apply Piston

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NOTE: The roller bearing may stick to the forward clutch assembly.

Remove and discard the 2 scarf cut seals and the roller bearing.

Fig 10: Locating Scarf Cut Seals And Roller Bearing

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