Special Tools

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

1. Position the transmission case so that the front of the transmission case is facing up.

Caution: Refer to 3-5 Reverse Clutch Backing Plate Rivet Damage Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install J 24204-2 assembly  (1) and J 44530 compressor  (2) into the transmission case. Make sure that J 44530 compressor does not touch the gear thrust plate rivets (3) on the 3rd, 5th, and reverse clutch backing plate assembly.
3. Compress the piston return spring assemblies (5) until a gap is visible below the retaining ring (4).
4. Remove the retaining ring (4).
5. Remove J 24204-2 assembly and J 44530 compressor from the transmission case.



6. Remove the 3rd, 5th, and reverse clutch backing plate assembly (1).



7. Remove four 3rd, 5th, and reverse clutch fiber plates (1) and three 3rd, 5th, and reverse clutch steel plates (2).
8. Remove, as a unit, 3rd, 5th, and reverse spring plate (4) and 3 piston return spring assemblies (3).




Note: The piston return spring assemblies snap off.

9. Remove 3 piston return spring assemblies (1) from the 3rd, 5th, and reverse spring plate (2).