Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Disassemble












1. Begin disassembly as follows:






a. Clamp third clutch assembly in soft jaw vise.

b. Position the five pins of ring compressor J 29351 or equivalent in elongated slot. Do not put a pin into a slot if interior snap ring is not visible.

c. Slide compression ring of tool J 29351 or equivalent over pin case, then pull on input sun gear until internal snap ring clears its groove.






d. Remove tools, then sprag assembly, thrust washer, bearing and clutch plates, if clutch plates are not being replaced, they must be reinstalled in original positions.






2. Compressed third clutch piston using tool J 23075 or equivalent and a press. Do not damage spring seat by over compressing.

4. Remove snap ring, then release clutch piston and remove tool. Do not let spring seat catch in snap ring groove.

5. Remove spring seat, springs and piston.






6. Remove sprag assembly from clutch sun gear, then remove sprag cage and retaining rings from outer sprag race.