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High Clutch: Disassembly

  1. Check operation of high clutch.
    1. Apply compressed air to oil hole of input shaft with nylon cloth.
      • Stop up hole on opposite side of input shaft with nylon cloth. 
    2. Check to see that retaining plate moves to snap ring.
    3. If retaining plate does not contact snap ring:
      • D-ring might be damaged.
      • Oil seal might be damaged.
      • Fluid might be leaking past piston check ball.
      Fig 1: Applying Compressed Air To Oil Hole Of Input Shaft Using Nylon Cloth
      G02456349Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Remove seal rings from input shaft.
    • Always replace when removed. 
    Fig 2: Removing Seal Rings From Input Shaft
    G02456350Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Remove snap ring.
  4. Remove drive plates, driven plates and retaining plate.
    Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring
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  5. Set Tool on spring retainer and remove snap ring from high clutch drum while compressing return springs.
    • Set Tool directly over springs. 
    • Do not expand snap ring excessively. 
  6. Remove spring retainer and return springs.
    Fig 4: Removing Snap Ring From High Clutch Drum Using Tool
    G02456352Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Remove piston from high clutch drum by turning it.
    Fig 5: Removing Piston From High Clutch Drum
    G02456353Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Remove D-rings from piston.
    Fig 6: Removing D-Rings From Piston
    G02456354Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.