Forward Clutch: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Subaru Ascent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the internal gear.

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Remove the snap ring.

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Remove the thrust gear plate.

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Remove the thrust bearing.

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Remove the snap ring.

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Remove the planetary carrier.

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Remove the thrust bearing.

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Remove the sun gear.

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Remove the forward clutch hub.

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Remove the washer.

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Remove the thrust bearing.

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

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Remove the snap ring using the ST and a press.
Preparation tool:

ST: COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL (18762AA001)

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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 from end of forward clutch drum.

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