Direct Clutch Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

Remove direct clutch assembly from center support and then remove retaining ring.

Fig 1: Removing Retaining Ring
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Remove clutch backing plate (1) and then remove clutch disc (3) and clutch plate (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Backing Plate, Clutch Disc And Clutch Plate
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Using special tool and hydraulic press (1), compress direct clutch piston return spring (3) and remove retaining return spring ring (2).
CAUTION: Be careful when applying pressure, for overpressure will cause plate section of piston return spring to deform.

Special Tool

(A): 09926-98310

Fig 3: Removing Retaining Return Spring Ring
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Remove direct clutch piston return spring.
Install direct clutch cylinder to center support.
Remove direct clutch piston by blowing air into the second hole from the left as shown in figure. Also, remove direct clutch inner piston by blowing air into hole at the extreme right. And then remove O-rings from pistons.

Fig 4: Removing Direct Clutch Piston
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