Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY




68RFE CLUTCH ORIENTATION







NOTE: If the input clutch assembly is being reconditioned (clutch/seal replacement) or replaced, it is necessary to perform the Quick Learn Procedure using the scan tool.




Input Clutch Assembly - Part 2






1. Remove the reverse reaction plate selective snap-ring (10) from the input clutch retainer.
2. Remove the reverse reaction plate (9) from the input clutch retainer.
3. Remove the reverse hub (7) and reverse clutch pack (8) from the input clutch retainer.
4. Remove the number 4 thrust bearing (5) from the overdrive hub (2).
5. Remove the overdrive hub (2) from the input clutch retainer.
6. Remove the number 3 thrust bearing (1) from the underdrive hub (17).
7. Remove the OD/reverse pressure plate snap-ring (6) from the from the OD/reverse piston.
8. Remove the OD/reverse pressure plate (4), overdrive clutch (13), and UD hub (17) from the input clutch retainer.
9. Remove the number 2 thrust bearing (18) from the input clutch hub.
10. Remove the overdrive clutch wave snap-ring (3) from the from the OD/reverse piston.
11. Remove the UD/OD reaction plate tapered snap-ring (14) from the input clutch retainer.
12. Remove the UD/OD reaction plate (15) from the input clutch retainer.
13. Remove the UD/OD reaction plate flat snap-ring (16) from the input clutch retainer.




Input Clutch Assembly - Part 1






14. Remove the underdrive clutch pack (11) from the input clutch retainer (13).




15. Using Spring Compressor 8251 (2), compress the UD balance piston (3) and remove the snap-ring from the input clutch hub.




Input Clutch Assembly - Part 1






16. Remove the UD balance piston (6) and piston return spring (9) from the input clutch retainer (13).
17. Remove the underdrive piston (8) from the input clutch retainer (13).

NOTE: Both the UD balance piston and the underdrive piston have seals molded onto them. If the seal is damaged, do not attempt to install a new seal onto the piston. The piston/seal must be replaced as an assembly.

18. Remove the input clutch retainer tapered snap-ring (5).
19. Separate input clutch retainer (13) from input clutch hub (1).
20. Separate OD/reverse piston (15) from input clutch hub retainer (13).




21. Using Arbor Press (1) and tool 8349-1 (2) compress the OD / Reverse belleville spring just enough to remove the snap ring.
22. Remove the belleville spring and snap ring from the OD / Reverse piston (3).
23. Remove all seals and O-rings from the input shaft and input hub. The O-rings on the input hub are color coded. Be sure to make note of which O-ring belongs in which location.