Reverse Brake: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Subaru Ascent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the snap ring, and then remove the retaining plate, drive plate, driven plate and dish plate.

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(A)	Snap ring
(B)	Retaining plate
(C)	Drive plate
(D)	Driven plate
(E)	Dish plate
(F)	Intermediate case

Compress the return spring using the ST and a press to remove the snap ring.
Preparation tool:

ST: COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL (18762AA001)

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Remove the spring retainer and return spring.

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(A)	Spring retainer
(B)	Return spring
(C)	Intermediate case

Blow compressed air through the hole shown in the figure, and remove the reverse brake piston.

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