Forward/Overdrive Clutch Assembly - Disassembly: Disassembly

Position the forward/overdrive clutch assembly in the Clutch End Play Gauge 307-555.

Fig 1: Positioning Forward/Overdrive Clutch Assembly In Clutch End Play Gauge 307-555
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Index-mark the direct clutch outer shell snap ring gap location to the side of the forward clutch hub using a suitable paint marker.
1. Index mark
2. Snap ring gap
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Index-Mark And Snap Ring Gap
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NOTE: Compress the snap ring out of the groove 180 degrees from the snap ring gap or damage to the forward clutch hub can occur.

Using a suitable tool, remove and discard the direct clutch outer shell retaining ring by compressing the snap ring 180 degrees from the snap ring gap.
1. Snap ring gap
2. 180 degrees from the snap ring gap
  
  Fig 3: Removing Direct Clutch Outer Shell Retaining Ring
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Remove and discard the direct clutch hub.

Fig 4: Locating Direct Clutch Hub
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Remove the forward clutch and sun shaft assembly.

Fig 5: Locating Forward Clutch And Sun Shaft Assembly
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NOTE: The bearing may stick in the forward clutch drum.

Fig 6: Locating Intermediate Shaft Bearing

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Remove the intermediate shaft bearing.
Remove the intermediate shaft assembly.

Fig 7: Locating Intermediate Shaft Assembly
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If the T3 thrust bearing stuck to the intermediate shaft assembly, remove it from the intermediate shaft assembly. If the T3 thrust bearing is on the overdrive clutch, remove it from the overdrive clutch assembly.

Fig 8: Locating T3 Thrust Bearing
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Remove the overdrive clutch pack from the forward clutch pack.

Fig 9: Locating Overdrive Clutch Pack
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