Forward Clutch Assembly: Disassembly
- Remove the sun gear from the forward clutch assembly.
- With a small screwdriver or a suitable pick inserted into the sun gear, push on the retaining ring in 3 places while lifting up on the sun gear to remove.
- Remove the forward clutch pack snap ring.
- Remove and inspect the forward clutch steel and friction plates.
- If the plates are damaged, install a new forward clutch assembly.
- If no damage is indicated, the forward clutch may be reassembled.
- Install the special tool under the forward clutch drum.
- Using the special tools, slightly collapse the balance dam to gain access to the retaining ring. Remove the retaining ring.
- Prior to removing the balance dam, make an identifying mark on the balance dam and the center part of the housing. This is for correct alignment during the assembly.
- Remove the balance dam.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the balance dam.
- Remove the forward clutch return spring.
- Install the forward clutch into the front pump to remove the forward clutch piston. Apply a small amount of shop air to remove the piston.
- Remove and discard the inner and outer piston O-ring seals.
- Remove the sun gear from the planet assembly.
- Remove the T1 bearing from the sun gear.
- Inspect the sun gear and T1 bearing for damage. Install new components as necessary.
NOTE:
Inspect the forward clutch drum and the friction and steel plates for damage. Install new components as necessary.
NOTE:
The bottom of the special tool will need to be installed from the back side of the forward clutch assembly.
NOTE:
The bottom of the special tool will need to be installed from the back side of the forward clutch assembly.