Cover Assembly: Disassembly

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Remove the bolt and the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor.

Fig 1: Identifying Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor & Bolt

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Using the special tools, compress the intermediate clutch return spring and remove the snap ring.

Fig 2: Compressing Intermediate Clutch Return Spring Using Special Tools (307-584/1) & (307-584/2)

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Remove the special tools.

Fig 3: Removing Special Tools (307-584/1) & (307-584/2)

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Remove the intermediate clutch return spring.

Fig 4: Identifying Intermediate Clutch Return Spring

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Remove and discard the intermediate clutch piston.

Fig 5: Identifying Intermediate Clutch Piston

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Install the special tools, compress the low/reverse clutch return spring and remove the snap ring.

Fig 6: Installing Special Tools (307-584/2, 307-588/3) & Compressing Low/Reverse Clutch Return Spring

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Remove the special tools.

Fig 7: Removing Special Tools (307-584/2, 307-588/3)

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Remove the low/reverse clutch return spring.

Fig 8: Identifying Low/Reverse Clutch Return Spring

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Remove and discard the low/reverse clutch piston.

Fig 9: Identifying Low/Reverse Clutch Piston

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Using a suitable tool, remove and discard the 4 Teflon® seals.

Fig 10: Identifying Teflon® Seals

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Clean and inspect the cover for damage. Install a new cover if damaged.