Low-Intermediate Clutch Cylinder: Disassembly

Remove the No. 15 rear sun gear thrust bearing and race.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Sun Gear Thrust Bearing And Race
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Remove the No. 15 low/intermediate clutch retainer washer.

Fig 2: Locating Low/Intermediate Clutch Retainer Washer
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CAUTION: Do not fully compress the clutch spring retainer.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring Using Special Tool (307-015)

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Using the special tool, remove the snap ring.
Remove the low/intermediate clutch support and spring assembly.

Fig 4: Identifying Low/Intermediate Clutch Support And Spring Assembly
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Remove the No. 16 final drive gear thrust washer.

Fig 5: Locating Final Drive Gear Thrust Washer
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WARNING: To prevent injury, wear eye protection when using pressurized air.

NOTE: The seal is part of the piston and is serviced as an assembly.

Fig 6: Identifying Piston And Seal Assembly

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Using an air nozzle, apply 40 psi of regulated air to the low/intermediate apply port to remove the piston and seal assembly.

CAUTION: Use care not to damage any machined surfaces.

Fig 7: Removing Rear Lube Oil Transfer Tube Seal Using Special Tool (303-D015), (100-001) And (303-D010)

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NOTE: If the bushing is worn or the fluid passage is blocked, a new rear planet support should be installed.

Fig 8: Locating Rear Planet Support

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