Disassembly

45RFE - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
LOW-REVERSE CLUTCH / DISASSEMBLY





1. Remove the inner overrunning clutch snap-ring from the low/reverse clutch retainer (Fig. 83).
2. Remove the outer low/reverse reaction plate flat snap-ring (Fig. 83).
3. Remove the low/reverse clutch and the overrunning clutch from the low/reverse clutch retainer as an assembly (Fig. 83).
4. Separate the low/reverse clutch from the overrunning clutch.





5. Remove the overrunning clutch snap-ring (Fig. 84).
6. Remove the spacer from the overrunning clutch (Fig. 84).
7. Separate the inner and outer races of the overrunning clutch (Fig. 84).
8. Remove the overrunning clutch lower snap-ring (Fig. 84).





9. Using Spring Compressor 8285 and a suitable shop press (Fig. 85), compress the low/reverse piston Belleville spring and remove the split retaining ring holding the Belleville spring into the low/reverse clutch retainer.
10. Remove the low/reverse clutch Belleville spring and piston from the low/reverse clutch retainer. Use 20 psi of air pressure to remove the piston if necessary.