Direct Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

1. Remove snap ring and lift out clutch backing plate, composition clutch plates and steel clutch plates. Keep clutch plates separated from forward clutch plates.
2. Compress retainer and spring assembly and remove snap ring. Withdraw retainer and spring assembly from clutch housing. Remove release spring guide. Remove piston from housing and remove seals from piston. Remove center seal from housing.

NOTE: DO NOT  remove apply ring from clutch piston unless piston or apply ring require replacement.

Fig 1: Exploded View of Direct Clutch Assembly

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