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Forward Clutch: Disassembly

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  1. Place forward clutch assembly in Adapter and Holding Fixture (J-21364 and J-6116-01) with turbine shaft pointing down. Remove forward clutch housing-to-direct clutch hub snap ring and withdraw hub. Remove forward clutch hub and one thrust washer from each side of hub. See Fig 1.
  2. Remove composition and steel clutch plates. Place forward clutch assembly in press with turbine shaft pointing down. Using Clutch Spring Compressor and Adapter (J-4670-01 and J-21664), compress spring retainer and remove snap ring. Remove tools. Lift out spring retainer and 16 clutch release springs.
    NOTE: Keep forward clutch release springs separate from direct clutch release springs.
    Fig 1: Exploded View of Forward Clutch Assembly
    G96I15980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove forward clutch piston from housing. Remove inner and outer seals. Remove center piston seal from clutch housing. If turbine shaft or housing is damaged, place housing in press with shaft facing down. Using 3" driver, press turbine shaft out of forward clutch housing.
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