55. Forward Clutch Assembly Disassemble

Forward Clutch Assembly Disassemble

Tools Required
^ J23327 Return Spring Compressor
^ J45398 Forward Clutch Inner Seal Puller
^ J25031-A Puller/Inner Seal Remover





1. Remove the snap ring (600) from the housing assembly (609).
2. Remove the backing plate (601).
3. Remove the seven fiber plates (602).
4. Remove the seven steel plates (603).
5. Remove the wave plate (604).






Notice: Compress the return spring assembly (606) only enough to remove the snap ring (605), or damage may occur to the spring assembly (606).

6. Compress the forward clutch return spring assembly. Use the J23327.
7. Remove the return spring snap ring (605).
8. Remove the J23327.





9. Remove the forward clutch return spring assembly (606).
10. Remove the forward clutch piston and seal assembly (607).






Important: If the seal assembly is not damaged do not remove the seal assembly.

11. Inspect the forward clutch inner seal assembly (608) for damage.
12. If the seal is damaged, assemble J45398-1 (3), which is part of J45398, onto the seal. Place the J45398-2 (2), which is part of J45398, on the inner hub of the clutch housing.

Important: Align puller J25031-A (1) with the groove located on the outside of J45398-1 to aid in removal.

13. Use J25031-A (1) to remove the seal.





14. Inspect the housing, the plates, the bushings, the splines, the band apply surface, the roller clutch race, and the spring assembly.
15. Inspect fluid feed holes for proper openings.
16. Inspect the retainer and ball assembly for proper openings.
17. Inspect the piston and seal assembly for cut seals or other damage. The piston and seal assemblies are reusable, if not damaged.
18. Clean and dry all of the components.