Disassembly

U241E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: DIRECT CLUTCH: DISASSEMBLY

1. INSPECT PACK CLEARANCE OF DIRECT CLUTCH Direct Clutch

2. REMOVE DIRECT MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH DISC

(a) Using a screwdriver, pry out the snap ring from the direct clutch drum.





(b) Remove the flange, 3 discs and 3 plates from the direct clutch drum.





3. INSPECT DIRECT MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH DISC Direct Clutch

4. REMOVE DIRECT CLUTCH RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Place SST on the clutch balancer and compress the spring with a press.





SST : 09387-00020

(b) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring from the direct clutch drum.

HINT
* Stop the press when the spring sheet is lowered to the place 1 to 2 mm (0.039 to 0.078 in.) from the snap ring groove.
* This prevents the spring sheet from being deformed.
* Do not expand the snap ring excessively.
(c) Remove the clutch balancer from the direct clutch drum.





(d) Remove the piston return spring from the direct clutch drum.





(e) Install the direct clutch drum on the transaxle rear cover.





(f) Holding the direct clutch piston with your hand, apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm2, 57 psi) to the transaxle rear cover to remove the direct clutch piston.

5. INSPECT DIRECT CLUTCH RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY Direct Clutch