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Forward Clutch: Disassembly

  1. INSPECT PACK CLEARANCE OF FORWARD CLUTCH (See  INSPECTION   ) 
  2. REMOVE FORWARD MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH DISC 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
      Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring
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    2. Remove the flange, 5 discs, and 5 plates from the input shaft assembly.
      Fig 2: Identifying Flange, Discs And Plates
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  3. REMOVE FORWARD CLUTCH RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place SST on the spring retainer and compress the return spring with a press.

      SST 09387-00020 

    2. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
      NOTE:
      • Stop the press when the spring seat is lowered 1 to 2 mm (0.039 to 0.078 in.) from the snap ring groove to prevent the spring seat from being deformed.
      • Do not expand the snap ring excessively.
        Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring
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    3. Remove the clutch balancer from the input shaft.
      Fig 4: Identifying Clutch Balancer And Input Shaft
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    4. Remove the forward clutch return spring from the input shaft.
      Fig 5: Identifying Forward Clutch Return Spring And Input Shaft
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  4. REMOVE FORWARD CLUTCH RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place the forward clutch drum onto the oil pump.
    2. Holding the forward clutch piston by hand, apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi) to the oil pump to remove the forward clutch piston.

      HINT:

      When the piston cannot be removed as it is slanted, blow air again with the protruding side pushed, or remove the piston using needle nose pliers with its tip taped.

      Fig 6: Applying Compressed Air To Oil Pump
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  5. REMOVE INPUT SHAFT OIL SEAL RING 
    1. Remove the input shaft oil seal ring from the input shaft.
      Fig 7: Removing Input Shaft Oil Seal Ring
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