Special Tools

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

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




1. Install J 24204-2 assembly  (1) and J 44530 compressor  (2) into the transmission case. Make sure that J 24204-2 assembly does not touch the gear thrust plate rivets (6) on the 3rd, 5th, and reverse clutch backing plate assembly.
2. Compress the piston return spring assemblies (5) until a gap is visible below the retaining rings (3 and 4).

Note: The outer 2-6 clutch retaining ring is thinner and larger in circumference compared to the inner low and reverse clutch retaining ring.

3. Remove the low and reverse clutch retaining ring (3).
4. Remove the 2-6 clutch retaining ring (4).
5. Remove  (1) and J 24204-2 assembly  (2) from the transmission case.



6. Remove the 2-6 clutch backing plate (1).



7. Remove five 2-6 clutch fiber plates (1) and four 2-6 clutch steel plates (2).
8. Remove, as a unit, the 2-6 clutch 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 2-6 clutch spring plate (2).



10. Remove the input internal ring gear (1).