Overdrive (Case Side) Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

Remove retaining ring (1), brake backing plate (2), brake disc (3) and brake plate (4) in that order. Then remove planetary ring gear, thrust bearing race and thrust bearing.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Ring, Brake Backing Plate, Brake Disc And Brake Plate
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Remove retaining ring and piston return spring using special tool and hydraulic press (1).
Special Tool

(A): 09926-96510

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

Fig 2: Removing Retaining Ring And Piston Return Spring
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Apply compressed air (400 - 800 kPa, 4 - 8 kgf/cm² , 57 - 113 psi) to oil hole (1) in O/D case (2) and remove brake piston.

Fig 3: Removing Brake Piston
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Remove brake piston inner ring and brake piston outer ring from brake piston.
Unsnap seal ring (1).
Remove 2 seal rings (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Seal Rings
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