Low-Intermediate Clutch Cylinder: Disassembly

1. Remove the No. 15 rear sun gear thrust bearing and race.
Fig 1: Removing Rear Sun Gear Thrust Bearing
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2. Remove the No. 15 low-intermediate clutch retainer washer.
Fig 2: Removing Low/Intermediate Clutch Retainer Washer
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CAUTION: Do not fully compress the clutch spring retainer.
3. Use the special tool remove the snap ring.
Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring
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4. Remove the low-intermediate clutch support and spring assembly.
Fig 4: Removing Low/Intermediate Clutch Support & Spring Assembly
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5. Remove the No. 16 final drive gear thrust washer.
Fig 5: Removing Drive Gear Thrust Washer
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WARNING: To prevent injury, wear eye protection when using pressurized air.
NOTE: The seal is part of the piston and is serviced as an assembly.
6. Using an air nozzle, apply 40 psi of regulated air to the low intermediate apply port to remove the piston and seal assembly.
Fig 6: Removing Piston & Seal Assembly
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CAUTION: Use care not to damage any machined surfaces.
7. Using the special tools remove the rear lube oil transfer tube seal.
Fig 7: Removing Rear Lube Oil Transfer Tube Seal
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NOTE: If the bushing is worn or the fluid passage is blocked the rear planet support should be replaced.
8. Repair as required.

Fig 8: Inspecting Rear Planet Support Bushing

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