Forward Clutch: Disassembly

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Fig 1: Identifying Forward Clutch Retaining Ring And Pressure Plate

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NOTE: The retaining ring is a select fit. See assembly procedure if installation of a new ring or clutch plate pack is required.

Remove the forward clutch pressure plate.
1. Remove the forward clutch retaining ring.
2. Remove the forward clutch pressure plate.

Fig 2: Identifying Forward Clutch Disc Pack

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NOTE: Clutch discs are directional. Note direction of grooves for installation.

Remove the forward clutch disc pack.
- Inspect the forward clutch plates for wear, damage or overheating.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (307-015) And Forward Clutch Piston Spring Retaining Ring

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WARNING: While removing or installing the retaining ring, slowly release tool pressure on clutch piston springs. Failure to follow this instruction may cause the assembly to separate forcefully, resulting in serious personal injury.

CAUTION: Do not fully depress the special tool or damage to the spring retainer may occur.

Using the special tool, remove the forward clutch piston retaining ring.
Relieve the forward clutch spring tension and remove the special tool.

Fig 4: Identifying Forward Clutch Piston Spring Retainer & Forward Clutch Piston Springs

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Remove the forward clutch piston spring retainer and 15 forward clutch piston springs.
1. Remove the forward clutch piston spring retainer.
2. Remove the 15 forward clutch piston springs.
- Inspect the forward clutch piston springs for distortion.

Fig 5: Identifying Center Support On Forward Clutch Cylinder

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WARNING: When using compressed air, never let air pressure exceed 138 kPa (20 psi) and always wear safety glasses. Compressed air may cause foreign material or parts to become airborne. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Remove the forward clutch piston.
1. Place the forward clutch cylinder with forward clutch piston facing down.
2. Install the center support on the forward clutch cylinder.
3. Apply air pressure to the left port of the center support.

Fig 6: Identifying Forward Clutch Piston Outer Seal & Inner Seal

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Remove and discard the forward clutch piston seals.
1. Remove the forward clutch piston outer seal and inspect the forward clutch piston for cracks.
2. Remove the forward clutch cushion spring.
3. Remove the forward clutch piston inner seal.
Inspect the forward clutch drum components.
- Inspect clutch plate serration for scores or burrs.
- Inspect fluid passages for obstructions. Clean out all passages.
- Inspect the friction clutch plates, steel clutch plates and clutch pressure plate for worn or scored bearing surface.
- Check clutch plates for flatness and fit on the clutch hub serrations. Discard any plate that does not slide freely on the serrations or that is not flat.
- Check clutch hub thrust surfaces for scores and clutch hub splines for wear.
- Inspect for damage or wear to the clutch disc grooves and retaining ring grooves.

Fig 7: Locating Forward Clutch Cylinder Surfaces

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Inspect the remaining forward clutch drum components for damage or wear, install new components as necessary.
1. Inspect the forward clutch cylinder surfaces for scores or burrs. Install a new forward clutch cylinder if it is badly scored or damaged.
2. Inspect the forward clutch piston for scores or burrs.
3. Make sure the check ball is free and clear of foreign material, has freedom of movement and is correctly seated.

Fig 8: Inspecting Needle Bearing For Damage

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Inspect the needle bearing for damage. If the bearing is damaged, install a new drum assembly.