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Intermediate Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

NOTE: The intermediate clutch plate quantity is model dependent on engine size. Check the clutch plate quantity charts in specifications for the correct clutch plate quantity. Failure to install the correct clutch plate quantity will result in transmission failure.
NOTE: The intermediate clutch piston is model dependent on engine size due to the different quantity of intermediate clutch plates. If installing a new intermediate clutch piston, check to make sure the height of the new piston is the same as the original piston. Failure to install the correct piston will result in transmission failure.

  1. 1.

    Remove the T6 thrust bearing.
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  1. 2.

    Remove the intermediate clutch plate snap ring.
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  1. 3.

    Remove the intermediate clutch plates.
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  1. 4.

    Using the Clutch Spring Compressor, remove and discard the intermediate clutch return spring retainer.
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  1. 5.

    Remove the intermediate clutch return spring top plate.
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  1. 6.

    Remove the intermediate clutch return spring.
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  1. 7.

    Applying a slight amount of air to the port, remove the intermediate clutch piston.
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  1. 8.

    Remove and discard the inner and outer intermediate clutch piston O-ring seals.
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