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Forward Clutch-Bonded Piston: Disassembly

  1. Remove the pressure plate.
    1. Remove the forward clutch retaining ring.
    2. Remove the pressure plate.
    Fig 1: Identifying Forward Clutch Retaining Ring & Pressure Plate
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  2. Remove the forward clutch disc pack.
    • Inspect the forward clutch plates for wear, damage or overheating.
    Fig 2: Identifying Forward Clutch Plates
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    3. WARNING: Use caution when releasing tool pressure on the clutch piston springs. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: Do not fully depress the special tool or damage to the spring retainer may occur.
    Fig 3: Identifying Forward Clutch Piston Retaining Ring
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  3. Using the special tool, remove the forward clutch piston retaining ring.
  4. Relieve the forward clutch spring tension and remove the tool.
  5. Remove the forward clutch piston spring assembly.
    Fig 4: Identifying Forward Clutch Piston Spring Assembly
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    6. WARNING: Air pressure must not exceed 138 kPa (20 psi). Wear safety glasses when using compressed air. Make sure the cylinder is facing down as shown. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  6. Remove the forward clutch piston.
    1. Place the forward clutch cylinder with forward clutch piston facing down.
    2. Install the center support on the forward clutch cylinder.
    3. Apply air pressure to the left port of the center support.
      4. Fig 5: Identifying Forward Clutch Cylinder, Center Support & Left Port Of Center Support
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    7. NOTE: If the seals on the forward clutch piston show any signs of damage the forward clutch piston will need to be replaced.
    Fig 6: Identifying Forward Clutch Piston & Seals
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  7. Inspect the forward clutch piston, and seals.
  8. Inspect the forward clutch drum assembly.
    1. Inspect the forward clutch cylinder surfaces for scores or burrs.
    2. Inspect forward clutch piston for scores or burrs.
    3. Verify the check ball is free to move in the piston.
    Fig 7: Identifying Forward Clutch Cylinder, Forward Clutch Piston & Check Ball
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