Forward Clutch Assembly: Disassembly
- 1.
If the T2 thrust bearing is on the forward clutch assembly, remove it from the forward clutch assembly.
- 2.
Remove the front planetary carrier and sun gear from the forward clutch assembly.- With a small screwdriver or a suitable pick inserted into the front planetary assembly, push on the retaining ring in 4 places while lifting up on the front planetary assembly.
- 4.NOTE: Inspect the forward clutch drum and the friction and steel plates for damage. Install new components as necessary.
Remove and inspect the forward clutch steel and friction plates.
- If the plates are damaged, install a new forward clutch assembly.
- If no damage is indicated, the forward clutch may be reassembled.
- 5.
For correct alignment during assembly, make an identifying mark on the balance dam and the center part of the housing.
- 6.NOTE: The bottom of the Clutch Spring Compressor will need to be installed from the back side of the forward clutch assembly.
Using the Clutch Spring Compressor, slightly collapse the balance dam to gain access to the retaining ring and remove the retaining ring.
- 10.
Install the forward clutch on the front pump to remove the forward clutch piston. Apply a small amount of shop air to remove the piston.
- 13.NOTE: The T1 thrust bearing may have stuck to the sun gear when it was removed.
Remove the T1 bearing from the planetary carrier.