Direct Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

Remove and discard the 2 scarf cut seals and the roller bearing.

Fig 1: Removing Scarf Cut Seals And Roller Bearing
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Remove the T5 thrust bearing.

Fig 2: Locating T5 Thrust Bearing
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Remove the direct clutch snap ring.

Fig 3: View Of Direct Clutch Snap Ring
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Remove the direct clutch steel and friction plates.

Fig 4: View Of Direct Clutch Steel And Friction Plates
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Install the Clutch Spring Compressors onto the direct clutch assembly.

Fig 5: Installing Clutch Spring Compressors Onto Direct Clutch Assembly Using Special Tools
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Using the Clutch Spring Compressors, compress the direct clutch return spring and remove the direct clutch return spring retainer.

Fig 6: Compressing Direct Clutch Return Spring Using Special Tools
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Remove the balance piston.

Fig 7: View Of Balance Piston
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Remove the direct clutch return spring.

Fig 8: Locating Direct Clutch Return Spring
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Remove the direct clutch piston.

Fig 9: Locating Direct Clutch Piston
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Remove and discard the outer O-ring seal from the balance piston.

Fig 10: Removing Outer O-Ring Seal From Balance Piston
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Remove and discard the outer and inner O-ring seals from the apply piston.

Fig 11: Removing Outer And Inner O-Ring Seals From Apply Piston
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Inspect the components of the direct clutch for damage. If damage is indicated, install new components as necessary.