Forward Clutch Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

After removing retaining ring (1), remove direct clutch hub (2) and forward clutch hub (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Ring, Direct Clutch Hub And Forward Clutch Hub
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Remove bearing race (1) and thrust bearing (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Bearing Race And Thrust Bearing
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Remove retaining ring (1) and then remove all clutch discs.

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Ring
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Using special tool and hydraulic press, compress forward clutch piston return spring and remove retaining return spring.
Special Tool

(A): 09926-98310

CAUTION: Be careful when applying pressure, for overpressure will cause plate section of piston return spring to deform.
Remove forward clutch piston return spring.

Fig 4: Removing Forward Clutch Piston Return Spring
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Install forward clutch to O/D case (1). Blow low pressure air into fluid hole (2) at the right of cut in O/D case to remove forward clutch piston (3).

Fig 5: Removing Forward Clutch Piston
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