Forward Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

Using a screwdriver, pry out waved clutch plate circlip from clutch drum (flat circlip with E-mode). Remove pressure plate, 2 fiber clutch plates and 3 steel clutch plates, forward planetary ring gear and thrust plate.
CAUTION: The clutch piston sealing rings are vulcanized onto the piston. DO NOT damage sealing rings during removal. If seal lips are obviously worn or damaged or leakage past the rings is found, replace the entire piston as an assembly.
On all models (except with E-mode), remove flat circlip, diaphragm spring and clutch piston. See Fig 1 . On models with E-mode, remove spring washer and spring. Use press to compress spring plate and remove small circlip.

Fig 1: Exploded View of Forward Clutch Assembly
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Slowly release pressure on spring plate. Remove plate. Remove spring retaining ring, spring assembly and spring support ring. Remove clutch piston from clutch drum by pulling with a twisting motion or expelling with compressed air. See Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Exploded View of Forward Clutch Assembly
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