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Intermediate/Overdrive Cylinder Assembly

Special Tools:










Intermediate/Overdrive Cylinder Assembly, Disassembled View

Disassembly





1. Using the (A) Clutch Spring Compressor Plate, the (B) Clutch Spring Compressor Bar and the (C) Clutch Spring Compressor Plate, compress the overdrive clutch piston return spring.





2. Remove the overdrive clutch piston return spring retainer. Remove the tools.





3. Remove the overdrive clutch piston return spring.

4. Note: The overdrive piston seals are bonded to the piston. If the seals are damaged, replace the piston assembly.





Remove the overdrive clutch piston and seal assembly.





5. Remove the intermediate clutch piston.





6. Using the O-ring Tool, remove the intermediate clutch piston inner seal.





7. Using the O-ring Tool, remove the intermediate clutch piston outer seal.

Assembly

1. Note: Prior to reassembly, inspect the check ball, the cup plugs and the feed bolt threads for contamination or damage. Clean or replace, as necessary.





Lubricate with petroleum jelly or equivalent. Install the intermediate clutch piston outer seal, with the lip seal facing upward.





2. Lubricate with petroleum jelly or equivalent. Install the intermediate clutch piston inner seal, with the lip seal facing downward toward the cylinder.

3. Note: The piston should rotate freely in the cylinder.





Install the intermediate clutch piston.

4. CAUTION: The overdrive piston lip seals are bonded to the piston. Use care not to damage or roll the lip seal over.





Lubricate seal with petroleum jelly or equivalent. Position the (A) overdrive clutch piston and seal assembly onto the (B) intermediate/overdrive cylinder at a slight angle. Then, rotate the piston while pressing it down until fully seated onto the cylinder.

5. Note: The overdrive clutch piston return spring must be installed with fingers facing upward.





Install the overdrive clutch piston return spring.

6. Note: Refer to the tool chart for proper tool number identification.





Using the (A) Clutch Spring Compressor Plate, the (B) Clutch Spring Compressor Bar and the (C) Clutch Spring Compressor Plate, compress the overdrive clutch piston return spring.





7. Install the overdrive clutch piston return spring retainer. Make sure the retainer is fully seated, then remove the tools.