1-2 Reverse Clutch Disassemble

Reference: CASE COVER AND 1-2 REVERSE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REMOVAL .

Special Tool 

J 23327 Clutch Spring Compressor 

J 28585 Snap Ring Remover 

J 23456 Booster and Clutch Pack Compressor 

J 45184 Differential Bearing Race Installer 

Fig 1: Identifying 1-2 Reverse Clutch Backing Plate, Fiber Plates, Steel Plates & Apply Plate

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1. Remove the 1-2 reverse clutch backing plate retaining ring (622) using J 28585.
2. Remove the following components:
   • The 1-2 reverse clutch backing plate (621)
   • The 6 1-2 reverse clutch fiber plates (620)
   • The 6 1-2 reverse clutch steel plates (619)
   • The 1-2 reverse clutch apply plate (618)
     Fig 2: Removing 1-2 Reverse Clutch Piston Return Spring Retaining Ring Using Snap Ring Pliers

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     NOTE: Do not bend the 1-2 reverse clutch piston return spring assembly (601).
3. Place J 45184 (1) on the center of J 23456 (2).
4. Place the transmission case cover (19) with the 1-2 reverse clutch piston assembly onto J 45184 (1).
5. Using J 23327-1 (3), which is the bridge part of J 23327, compress the 1-2 reverse clutch piston return spring assembly (601).
6. Remove the 1-2 reverse clutch piston return spring retaining ring (600) using snap ring pliers.
7. Remove the pressure from J 23456 (2), remove J 23327-1 (3) and the 1-2 reverse clutch piston return spring assembly (601).
8. Remove all tools.
   Fig 3: Identifying 1-2 Reverse Clutch Piston & Piston Seals

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   WARNING: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.
9. While pulling upward on the piston by hand, apply compressed air into the 1-2 reverse clutch fluid passage and remove the 1-2 reverse clutch piston (603).
10. Remove the 1-2 reverse clutch piston inner seal (602).
11. Remove the 1-2 reverse clutch piston outer seal (604).

    Reference: CASE COVER CLEANING AND INSPECTION .