K1-Input Clutch: Disassembly

Fig 1: Input Clutch K1 Components

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1 - K1 OUTER DISC CARRIER	7 - DISC SPRING
2 - FREEWHEELING CLUTCH F1	8 - SPRING PLATE
3 - SNAP-RING	9 - SPRING PLATE SEALING RING
4 - OUTER DISC CARRIER SEALING RING	10 - SNAP-RING
5 - PISTON SEALING RING	11 - SNAP-RING
6 - PISTON	12 - MULTIPLE DISC PACK - refer to step 6 for correct assembly order.

Remove snap-ring (11) from outer multiple-disc carrier (1). See Fig 1.
Take multiple-disc pack (12) out of outer multiple-disc carrier (1). Note which clutch disc is removed just prior to the spring plate (8) for re-assembly. If the clutch discs are re-used, this disc must be returned to its original position on top of the spring plate.

Fig 2: Compress Disc Spring
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1 - SNAP-RING

2 - MULTI-USE SPRING COMPRESSOR 8900
Place Multi-use Spring Compressor 8900 (2) on the spring plate and compress the spring until the snap-ring (1) is exposed. See Fig 2.
Remove snap-ring (1).
Take out disc spring (7) and remove piston (6) by carefully blowing compressed air into the drilled oil feed passage.
Remove snap-ring (3) and take out front freewheeling clutch F1 (2). Take care when removing the F1 clutch to prevent the clutch sprags from falling out. If this occurs, the clutch must be replaced.