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Forward Clutch Components: Disassembly

  1. After removing retaining ring (1), remove direct clutch input hub (2) and forward clutch hub (3).
    Fig 1: Removing Direct Clutch Input Hub
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  2. Remove bearing race and thrust bearing.
    Fig 2: Removing Bearing Race & Thrust Bearing
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  3. Install direct clutch input hub (1) and retaining ring (2).
    Fig 3: Installing Direct Clutch Input Hub & Retaining Ring
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  4. Install forward clutch (2) to O/D case (1). Apply 4 - 8 kg/cm2 air pressure into fluid hole at the right of cut in O/D case and measure movement of forward clutch piston.

    If measured value is not within standard range, use either 1.8 mm (0.071 in.) or 2.0 mm (0.079 in.) clutch disc to adjust it to standard value.

    Standard forward clutch piston movement 

    1. 1.40 - 1.70 mm (0.055 - 0.067 in.)
    Fig 4: Installing Forward Clutch
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  5. Remove retaining ring (1) and then remove direct clutch input hub.
  6. Remove retaining ring and then remove all clutch discs.
    Fig 5: Removing Retaining Ring & All Clutch Discs
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  7. Using special tool and hydraulic press, compress forward clutch piston return spring and remove retaining return spring.

    Special tool 

    1. (A): 09926-98310
    CAUTION: Be careful when applying pressure, for overpressure will cause plate section of piston return spring to deform.
  8. Remove forward clutch piston return spring.
    Fig 6: Removing Forward Clutch Piston Return Spring
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  9. Install forward clutch to O/D case. Blow low pressure air into fluid hole at the right of cut in O/D case to remove forward clutch piston.
Fig 7: Installing Forward Clutch To O/D Case
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