Disassembly

U241E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: FORWARD CLUTCH: DISASSEMBLY

1. INSPECT PACK CLEARANCE OF FORWARD CLUTCH

(a) Install the forward clutch on the oil pump.





NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal ring of oil pump.

(b) Using a dial indicator, measure the forward clutch piston stroke while applying and releasing compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm2, 57 psi).

Standard pack clearance:

1.74 to 2.08 mm (0.0685 to 0.0819 in.)

If the pack clearance is not as specified, inspect the discs, plates and flange.

2. REMOVE FORWARD MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH DISC

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.





(b) Remove the flange, 5 discs and 5 plates.





3. REMOVE FORWARD CLUTCH RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Place SST on the spring retainer and compress the return spring with a press.





SST : 09350-32014

09351-32070

(b) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

(c) Remove the piston return spring.





4. REMOVE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Place the forward clutch drum onto the oil pump.





(b) Holding the forward clutch drum with your hand, apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm2, 57 psi) to the oil pump and remove the forward clutch piston.

NOTICE:
* Applying the air may cause the piston to jump out. When removing the piston, hold it using a piece of cloth.
* Do not splash ATF with the compressed air.

HINT
When the piston is slanted and cannot be removed, remove it by pushing down the protruding side and applying compressed air again, or using needle-nose pliers (with the tips wrapped in tape).

(c) Remove the 2 O-rings from the forward clutch piston.





5. REMOVE INPUT SHAFT OIL SEAL RING

(a) Remove the oil seal ring from the forward clutch drum.