FixVault

Forward Clutch

  1. Remove the retaining plate, forward clutch plate set and dish plate.
    NOTE: In order to avoid installing the dish plate in the wrong direction, paint a mark before removal.
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    (A) Retaining plate
    (B) Forward clutch plate
    (C) Drive plate
    (D) Driven plate
    (E) Dish plate
    (F) Forward clutch drum
  2. Compress the return spring using the ST and a press to remove the snap ring.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL (18762AA001)

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  3. Remove the forward clutch piston retainer and return spring.
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    (A) Forward clutch piston retainer
    (B) Return spring
    (C) Forward clutch drum
  4. Blow compressed air through the hole shown in the figure, and remove the forward clutch piston.
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