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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 7872 Magnetic Base Indicator Set
    • J 23327 Clutch Spring Compressor
    • J 37282 Underdrive Brake Piston Compressor

    Object Number: 164578  Size: SH
  1. Use the J 7872 in order to measure the underdrive brake assembly (1) clearance.
  2. Apply 392-785 kPa (57-114 psi) of compressed air into the underdrive brake apply passage (2). Measure the underdrive brake assembly clearance.
  3. The underdrive brake assembly clearance should fall within 1.070-2.050 mm (0.0421-0.0807 in).
  4. If the underdrive brake assembly clearance does not fall within specification, inspect the underdrive brake assembly components for excessive wear or damage.

  5. Object Number: 164582  Size: SH
  6. Install a J 23327 with a J 37282 and compress the underdrive brake piston return spring until the underdrive brake piston return spring snap ring (1) can be removed.

  7. Object Number: 164586  Size: SH
  8. Remove the underdrive brake piston return spring snap ring (1) from the transaxle case.
  9. Remove the J 23327 and the J 37282 from the transaxle case.

  10. Object Number: 164590  Size: SH
  11. Remove the underdrive brake flange (2), the three plates  (1) and the three discs  (3) from the transaxle case.

  12. Object Number: 164591  Size: SH
  13. Remove the underdrive brake piston return spring (2) from the transaxle case  (1).

  14. Object Number: 164594  Size: SH
  15. Remove the two seal rings  (1) from the underdrive clutch drum support  (2).
  16. Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

    Important: When using compressed air to remove components, air pressure should not exceed 98 kPa (14 psi).


    Object Number: 164578  Size: SH
  17. Remove the underdrive brake piston from the transaxle case by slowly applying low pressure compressed air into the underdrive brake apply passage  (2).