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Second Clutch

Second Clutch








Disassembled View

Disassembly
1. Remove retaining ring (1) from second clutch drum (11).
2. Remove ring gear (2), retaining ring (3), and spacer (4).
3. Remove clutch plates (5) and waved washer (6).
4. Remove retaining ring (7) using J-23327 compressor to compress the spring seat (8).





5. Remove spring seat (8), springs (9) and piston assembly (10) from second clutch drum (11).

Inspection and Repair
Visual Check:
If any damage, deformation or wear is found, replace the damaged part.

Operation Check:
Shake the piston and listen for check ball movement. Movement indicates proper check ball operation.
Replace the piston if the check ball is missing or falls out.

Reassembly





1. Install piston assembly (10) into the second clutch drum (11).
- Lubricate the lip seal with transmission fluid. Use the J-23080- A second clutch piston installer to protect the outer piston lip seal.

Note: Lip of the seal should point toward front of transmission.

- Remove the installer.
2. Install twenty-two piston springs (9) and spring seat (8) on the second clutch piston (10). Place retaining ring (7) onto spring seat.
- Use the J-23327 compressor to compress the piston springs.

Note: Do not let spring seat catch in ring groove.

- Remove the compressor.
3. Install waved plate (6) and clutch plates (5). Start with a steel plate and alternate with lined plates.
- Align second clutch inner tangs.
4. Install spacer (4), with the fluted end toward clutch plates.
5. Install retaining ring (3), ring gear (2) and retaining ring (1).