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Forward And Overrun Clutches: Disassembly

  1. Check operation of forward clutch and overrun clutch.
    1. Install bearing retainer on forward clutch drum.
    2. Apply compressed air to oil hole of forward clutch drum.
    3. Check to see that retaining plate moves to snap ring.
    4. If retaining plate does not contact snap ring:
      • D-ring might be damaged.
      • Oil seal might be damaged.
      • Fluid might be leaking past piston check ball.
    Fig 1: Checking Operation Of Forward Clutch And Overrun Clutch
    G00902092Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Remove snap ring for forward clutch.
  3. Remove drive plates, driven plates, retaining plate and dish plate for forward clutch.
    Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring From Forward Clutch
    G00902093Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Remove snap ring for overrun clutch.
  5. Remove drive plates, driven plates, retaining plate and dish plate for overrun clutch.
    Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring From Overrun Clutch
    G00902094Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Set Tool on spring retainer and remove snap ring from forward clutch drum while compressing return springs.
    • Set Tool directly over return springs. 
    • Do not expand snap ring excessively. 
  7. Remove spring retainer and return springs.
    • Do not remove return springs from spring retainer. 
    Fig 4: Removing Snap Ring From Forward Clutch Drum
    G00902095Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Remove forward clutch piston with overrun clutch piston from forward clutch drum by turning it.
    Fig 5: Removing Forward Clutch Piston
    G00902096Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Remove overrun clutch piston from forward clutch piston by turning it.
    Fig 6: Removing Overrun Clutch Piston From Forward Clutch Piston
    G00902097Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Remove D-rings and oil seals from forward clutch piston and overrun clutch piston.
    Fig 7: Removing D-Rings And Oil Seals From Forward Clutch Piston And Overrun Clutch Piston
    G00902098Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.