46. Direct Clutch Assembly Disassemble

^ Tools Required
- J 23327 Clutch Spring Compressor
- J 25018-A Clutch Spring Compressor Adapter

Important: If the intermediate sprag clutch retainer retaining ring (627) has been removed, you must use a new ring.





1. Remove the intermediate sprag clutch retainer retaining ring (627).





2. Remove the intermediate sprag clutch retainer (626).
3. Remove the intermediate roller clutch (624) and race (625) as an assembly.
4. Remove the intermediate sprag clutch outer race (625).
5. Inspect the intermediate roller clutch (624) for damaged rollers, a damaged cage or distorted springs.





6. Remove the direct clutch backing plate retaining ring (616).
7. Remove the direct clutch backing plate (617).
8. Remove the direct clutch plates (611, 618).
9. Remove the direct clutch apply plate (wave) (609).
10. Inspect the direct clutch backing plate (617) for damage and cracks.
11. Inspect the direct clutch plates (609, 611, 618) for wear, burned, flaking, scoring, and pitting.





12. Install the J 23327 and the J 25018-A onto the direct clutch housing (623).
13. Compress the direct clutch spring assembly (607).
14. Remove the direct clutch spring retainer ring (608).
15. Remove the tools.





16. Remove the direct clutch spring assembly (607).
17. Inspect the direct clutch spring assembly (607) for collapsed coils and distortion.
18. Remove the direct clutch piston (619). The direct clutch piston is reusable unless it is damaged.
19. Inspect the direct clutch piston (619) for damage and cracks.





20. Remove the direct clutch-piston intermediate seal (622) from the direct clutch housing (623).
21. Inspect the direct clutch housing (623) for the following:
^ Cracks
^ Wear
^ Proper opening of oil passages
^ Checkball for free movement (rattles)