Forward Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

Remove the planetary carrier assembly.

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Remove the thrust needle bearing.

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Remove the snap ring.
NOTE: Use marking or labeling to the upper snap ring for measurement of the snap ring thickness when selecting the retaining plate.

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Remove the internal gear.

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Remove the sun gear.

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Remove the washer.

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Remove the thrust needle bearing.

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Remove the snap ring.

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Remove the retaining plate, drive plate, driven plate and dish plate.

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Using the ST, remove the snap ring.
ST 18762AA000 or 18762AA001 COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL

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Remove the forward clutch piston retainer.

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Remove the return spring.

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Remove the forward clutch piston by blowing compressed air intermittently from end of forward clutch drum.

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