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Direct Clutch Cylinder: Disassembly

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Direct Clutch Cylinder Components
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  1. Remove the direct one-way clutch assembly.
    1. Remove the direct one-way clutch assembly.
    2. Remove the direct clutch cylinder thrust washer.
    Fig 2: Removing Direct One-Way Clutch Assembly
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  2. Disassemble, clean and inspect the direct one-way clutch, inner and outer races.
    Fig 3: Disassembling Direct One-Way Clutch, Inner And Outer Races
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    3. CAUTION: The circular depressions on the top of the nylon cage must be visible when installed on the inner race or the transaxle may be incorrectly assembled.
    NOTE: Outer race must rotate clockwise.
    Fig 4: Assembling One-Way Clutch
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  3. Assemble the one-way clutch.
  4. Using the special tool remove the intermediate and direct clutch hub seal.
    Fig 5: Removing Intermediate And Direct Clutch Hub Seal
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    5. CAUTION: Check for wear on inner splines of friction plates. Install new plates if worn.
    Fig 6: Removing Intermediate Clutch Pack
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  5. Remove the intermediate clutch pack.
    1. Remove the snap ring.
    2. Remove the clutch pressure plate.
    3. Remove the clutch pack.
    6. CAUTION: Do not allow the special tool to bottom out on the piston.
    Fig 7: Removing Snap Ring
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  6. Using the special tool, compress the clutch spring and remove the snap ring.
  7. Remove the direct clutch return spring.
    Fig 8: Removing Direct Clutch Return Spring
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    8. NOTE: The seal is part of the piston and is serviced as an assembly. Make sure that the check ball in the piston moves freely.
    Fig 9: Removing Piston And Seal Assembly
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  8. Remove the piston and seal assembly.
  9. Separate the piston and seal assembly from the apply ring.
    Fig 10: Separating Piston And Seal Assembly
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  10. Using the special tool remove the inner piston seal.
    Fig 11: Removing Inner Piston Seal
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