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Intermediate/Overdrive Cylinder Assembly

Special Tools:









DISASSEMBLY





1. Using the (A) Clutch Spring Compressor Plate, the (B) Clutch Spring Compressor Bar and the (C) Clutch Spring Compressor Plate, compress the overdrive clutch piston return spring.





2. Remove the overdrive clutch piston return spring retainer. Remove the tools.





3. Remove the overdrive clutch piston return spring.





4. Remove the overdrive clutch piston.

NOTE: The overdrive piston seals are bonded to the piston. If the seals are damaged, replace the piston assembly.





5. Remove the intermediate clutch piston.





6. Using the O-Ring Tool, remove the intermediate clutch piston inner seal.





7. Using the O-Ring Tool, remove the intermediate clutch piston outer seal.

ASSEMBLY





1. Install the intermediate clutch piston outer seal, with the lip seal facing upward.

NOTE: Prior to reassembly, inspect the check ball, the cup plugs and the feedbolt threads for contamination or damage. Clean or replace, as necessary.





2. Install the intermediate clutch piston inner seal, with the lip seal facing downward toward the cylinder.





3. Install the intermediate clutch piston.

NOTE: The piston should rotate freely in the cylinder.





4. Position the (A) overdrive clutch piston onto the (B) intermediate/overdrive cylinder at a slight angle. Then, rotate the piston while pressing it down until fully seated onto the cylinder.

CAUTION: The overdrive piston lip seals are bonded to the piston. Use care not to damage or roll the lip seal over.

NOTE: Coat the inner and the outer lip seals with petroleum jelly.





5. Install the overdrive clutch piston return spring.

NOTE: The overdrive clutch piston return spring must be installed with fingers facing upward.





6. Using the (A) Clutch Spring Compressor Plate, the (B) Clutch Spring Compressor Bar and the (C) Clutch Spring Compressor Plate, compress the overdrive clutch piston return spring.

NOTE: Refer to the tool chart preceding the Intermediate/Overdrive Cylinder Assembly for proper tool number identification.





7. Install the overdrive clutch piston return spring retainer. Make sure the retainer is fully seated, then remove the tools.