Direct Clutch Assembly (C-2): Disassembly

Remove direct clutch drum assembly from forward clutch assembly.

Fig 1: Removing Direct Clutch Drum Assembly

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1. Check piston stroke of direct clutch (C-2).

   Place the direct clutch assembly onto the OD support assembly.

   Fig 2: Placing Direct Clutch Assembly Onto OD Support Assembly

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   Using a dial indicator, measure the direct clutch piston stroke by applying and releasing compressed air (390 - 780 kPa or 57 - 114 psi) as shown in Fig 3.

   Pack clearance:  0.4 - 0.7 mm (0.016 - 0.028 in)

   Fig 3: Measuring Direct Clutch Piston Stroke With Dial Indicator

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2. Remove the clutch drum thrust washer (Plastic) from the rear end of direct clutch.
3. Remove the snap ring from the direct clutch drum.
4. Remove the flange, plates and discs.
5. Place special tool on the spring retainer and compress the return spring.

   Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.

   Spring compressor:  J-25048

   Fig 4: Compressing Return Spring Using Special Tool On Spring Retainer

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6. Remove the piston return spring.
7. Place the direct clutch drum onto the OD support.

   Holding the direct clutch piston by hand, apply compressed air to the OD support to remove the direct clutch piston.

   Remove the direct clutch piston from direct clutch drum.

   Fig 5: Applying Compressed Air To OD Support

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8. Remove two O-rings from piston.