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Snap Ring Disassembly Note

Snap Ring Disassembly Note
1. Install the SST to the forward clutch.

Caution: Depress the seal plate only enough to remove the snap ring. Overpressing will damage the seal plate assembly edges.





2. Compress the seal plate.
3. Remove the snap ring.
4. Remove the SST, then remove the seal plate and spring and retainer component.

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