Intermediate/Overdrive Cylinder Assembly
Intermediate/Overdrive Cylinder Assembly
Special Tool(s)
Intermediate/Overdrive Cylinder Assembly, Disassembled View
Disassembly
1. Using the special tools, compress the overdrive clutch piston return spring.
2. Remove the overdrive clutch piston return spring retainer. Remove the special 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 special tool, remove the intermediate clutch piston inner seal.
7. Using the special tool, remove the intermediate clutch piston outer seal.
Assembly
1. NOTE: Prior to reassembly, inspect the check ball, the cup plugs and the feedbolt threads for contamination or damage. Clean or install new 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 overdrive clutch piston and seal assembly onto the 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. Using the special tools, 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.