Direct Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

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

Fig 1: Locating Scarf Cut Seals And Roller Bearing

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Remove the thrust bearing (T5).

Fig 2: Locating Thrust Bearing (T5)

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Remove the direct clutch snap ring.

Fig 3: Locating Direct Clutch 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 direct clutch steel and friction plates.

Fig 4: Locating Direct Clutch Steel And Friction Plates

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Install the special tools onto the direct clutch assembly.

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tools Onto Direct Clutch Assembly

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Using the special tool, remove the direct clutch return spring retainer.

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Direct Clutch Return Spring Retainer Using Special Tools (307-015, 307-552)

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Remove the special tool.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Special Tool (307-552)

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Remove the direct clutch return spring washer.

Fig 8: Locating Direct Clutch Return Spring Washer

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Remove the direct clutch return spring.

Fig 9: Identifying Direct Clutch Return Spring

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Slightly press down on the balance piston and remove and discard the snap ring.

Fig 10: Locating Snap Ring

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Remove the baffle plate from the direct clutch piston.

Fig 11: Locating Baffle Plate

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Remove the direct clutch piston.

Fig 12: Locating Direct Clutch Piston

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Remove and discard the outer O-ring seal from the balance piston.

Fig 13: Locating Outer O-Ring Seal

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Remove and discard the outer and inner O-ring seals from the apply piston.

Fig 14: Locating Inner And Outer O-Ring Seal

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Inspect the direct clutch drum for damage. If damage is indicated, install a new direct clutch drum.