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Forward/Overdrive Clutch Assembly - Disassembly




Forward/Overdrive Clutch Assembly - Disassembly









Disassembly

1. Position the forward/overdrive clutch assembly in the Clutch End Play Gauge 307-555.





2. Index-mark the direct clutch outer shell snap ring gap location to the side of the forward clutch hub using a suitable paint marker.

1. Index mark

2. Snap ring gap





3. NOTICE: Compress the snap ring out of the groove 180 degrees from the snap ring gap or damage to the forward clutch hub can occur.

Using a suitable tool, remove and discard the direct clutch outer shell retaining ring by compressing the snap ring 180 degrees from the snap ring gap.

1. Snap ring gap

2. 180 degrees from the snap ring gap





4. Remove and discard the direct clutch hub.





5. Remove the forward clutch and sun shaft assembly.





6. NOTE: The bearing may stick in the forward clutch drum.

Remove the intermediate shaft bearing.





7. Remove the intermediate shaft assembly.





8. If the T3 thrust bearing stuck to the intermediate shaft assembly, remove it from the intermediate shaft assembly. If the T3 thrust bearing is on the overdrive clutch, remove it from the overdrive clutch assembly.





9. Remove the overdrive clutch pack from the forward clutch pack.