Disassembly
46RE - Automatic TransmissionDISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the waved snap-ring, reaction plate, clutch plates, and clutch discs.
2. Compress clutch piston retainer and piston springs with Compressor Tool C-3863-A (Fig. 94).
3. Remove retainer snap-ring and remove compressor tool.
4. Remove clutch piston springs (Fig. 95). Note position of piston springs for assembly reference.
5. Remove clutch piston from retainer with a twisting motion.
6. Remove and discard clutch piston inner and outer seals.
7. Assemble Tool Handle C-4 171 and Bushing Remover SP-3629 (Fig. 96).
8. Insert remover tool in bushing and drive bushing straight out of clutch retainer.