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Direct Clutch & Intermediate Roller Assembly: Disassembly

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  1. Remove roller retainer snap ring and clutch retainer. Remove roller outer race and roller assembly. Turn unit over and remove direct clutch backing plate-to-clutch housing snap ring. Remove direct clutch backing plate and clutch pack.
  2. Compress spring retainer and remove snap ring. Use either Clutch Spring Compressor (J-4670), Rear Clutch Spring Compressor (J-6129), or press and Adapter (J-21664) to compress spring retainer. Remove retainer and 14 clutch release springs.
    NOTE: Keep direct clutch release springs separate from forward clutch release springs.
  3. Remove direct clutch piston from clutch housing. Remove inner and outer seals from piston. Remove center piston seal from direct clutch housing.
Fig 1: Direct Clutch Apply Ring Chart
G96B15983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Direct Clutch Plate Application Chart
G96C15984Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 3: Exploded View of Direct Clutch & Intermediate Roller Clutch Assembly
G96D15985Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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