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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 23327 Clutch Spring Compressor
    • J 25018-A Clutch Spring Compressor Adapter

    Object Number: 28743  Size: SH

    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. Object Number: 28744  Size: SH
  3. Remove the intermediate sprag clutch retainer (626).
  4. Remove the intermediate sprag clutch outer race (625).
  5. Remove the intermediate clutch sprag assembly (624).
  6. Inspect the intermediate clutch sprag assembly (624) for damaged sprags, a damaged cage, or distorted springs.

  7. Object Number: 54614  Size: SH
  8. Remove the direct clutch backing plate retaining ring (616).
  9. Remove the direct clutch backing plate (617).
  10. Remove the direct clutch plates (611, 618).
  11. Remove the direct clutch apply plate (wave) (609).
  12. Inspect the direct clutch backing plate (617) for damage and cracks.
  13. Inspect the direct clutch plates (609, 611, 618) for wear, burned, flaking, scoring, and pitting.

  14. Object Number: 28747  Size: SH
  15. Install the J 23327 and the J 25018-A onto the direct clutch housing (623).
  16. Compress the direct clutch spring assembly (607).
  17. Remove the direct clutch spring retainer ring (608).
  18. Remove the tools.

  19. Object Number: 54620  Size: SH
  20. Remove the direct clutch spring and retainer assembly (607).
  21. Inspect the direct clutch spring and retainer assembly (607) for collapsed coils and distortion.
  22. Remove the direct clutch piston (619). This piston is reusable unless it is damaged.
  23. Inspect the direct clutch piston for damage and cracks.

  24. Object Number: 31048  Size: SH
  25. Remove the direct clutch piston intermediate seal (622) from the direct clutch housing (623).
  26. Inspect the direct clutch housing (623) for the following:
  27. • Cracks
    • Wear
    • Proper opening of oil passages
    • Checkball for free movement (rattles)