High Clutch: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Check operation of high clutch.
1. Apply compressed air to oil hole of input shaft.
  - Stop up a hole on opposite side of input shaft.
2. Check to see that retaining plate moves to snap ring.
3. If retaining plate does not contact snap ring:
  - D-ring might be damaged.
  - Oil seal might be damaged.
  - Fluid might be leaking past piston check ball.
Fig 1: Applying Compressed Air To Oil Hole Of Input Shaft
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Remove seal rings from input shaft.

Fig 2: Removing Seal Rings From Input Shaft
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Remove snap ring.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring

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Remove drive plates, driven plates and retaining plate.
Set Tool on spring retainer and remove snap ring from high clutch drum while compressing return springs.
- Set Tool directly above springs.
- Do not expand snap ring excessively.
Remove spring retainer and return springs.
- Do not remove return spring from spring retainer.
Fig 4: Removing Snap Ring From High Clutch Drum
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Fig 5: Caution - Do Not Remove Return Spring From Spring Retainer
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Remove piston from high clutch drum by turning it.

Fig 6: Removing Piston From High Clutch Drum By Turning It
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Remove D-ring and oil seal from piston.

Fig 7: Removing D-Ring And Oil Seal From Piston
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