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Forward Clutch: Disassembly

  1. Remove the pressure plate.
    1. Remove the forward clutch retaining ring.
    2. Remove the pressure plate.
      Fig 1: Identifying 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 Steel Clutch Plates And Friction Clutch Plates
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    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.
  3. Using the special tool, remove the forward clutch piston retaining ring.
    Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool Into Forward Clutch Piston Spring Retaining Ring
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  4. Relieve the forward clutch spring tension and remove the tool.
  5. Remove the forward clutch piston spring assembly.
    Fig 4: Locating Forward Clutch Piston Spring Assembly
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    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.
      Fig 5: Identifying Left Port Of Center Support
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