One-Way Clutch: Removal

Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. See REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
Extract the torque converter clutch assembly. See REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly.
Remove the input shaft.

Fig 1: Removing Input Shaft
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Disconnect the air breather hose. See INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose.
Lift-up lever behind the transmission harness connector and disconnect it from stay.
Disconnect inhibitor switch connector from stay.
Remove the oil charger pipe. See REMOVAL , Oil Charger Pipe.
Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes. See REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose.
Separate torque converter clutch case and transmission case. See REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch Case.
Separate transmission case and extension case sections. See REMOVAL , Extension Case.
Remove the reduction driven gear. See REMOVAL , Reduction Driven Gear.
Remove the reduction drive gear (MPT model). See REMOVAL , Reduction Driven Gear.
Remove the center differential carrier (VTD model). See REMOVAL , Center Differential Carrier.
Remove control valve assembly. See REMOVAL , Control Valve Body.
Remove the oil pump housing. See REMOVAL , Oil Pump.
Take out the high clutch and reverse clutch assembly. See REMOVAL , High Clutch and Reverse Clutch.
Take out the thrust needle bearing, planetary gear assembly. See REMOVAL , Planetary Gear and Low Clutch.
Take out 2-4 brake return spring, piston and piston retainer. See REMOVAL , 2-4 Brake.
Pull out the leaf spring without folding.

Fig 2: Removing Leaf Spring
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Remove the snap ring.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring
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Take out retaining plate, drive plate, driven plate and dish plate.

Fig 4: Removing Retaining Plate
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Turn the transmission case upside down, and then take out the socket bolts while holding the one-way clutch inner race with hand.

Fig 5: Removing Socket Bolts
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