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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • J 23327 Clutch Spring Compressor
    • J 45124 Removal Bridge

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.


    Object Number: 2002608  Size: SH
  1. Remove the sun gear input flange retaining ring (553) with a screwdriver.

  2. Object Number: 2002609  Size: SH
  3. Remove the sun gear input flange (554).
  4. Separate the reverse gear clutch drum (567) and the input shaft (550).

  5. Object Number: 2002610  Size: SH
  6. Remove the input shaft thrust bearing (551) and the input shaft thrust bearing race (552).

  7. Object Number: 2002611  Size: SH
  8. Remove the input shaft seal ring-slotted (555).

  9. Object Number: 2002612  Size: SH
  10. Remove the reverse gear clutch plate retaining ring (558).

  11. Object Number: 2002613  Size: SH
  12. Remove the reverse gear clutch plate assembly-steel (557) and reverse gear clutch plate assembly-fiber (556).
  13. Note: Prepare NEW clutch discs by soaking them at least 2 hours in ATF.

  14. Inspect the sliding surface of the discs and plates are not worn or burnt. If necessarey, replace them.

  15. Object Number: 2002614  Size: SH
  16. Using the bridge and legs of the J 45124 Removal Bridge  (3) with the forcing screw of the J 23327 spring compressor  (2) and J 21420-2 (1) plate, which is part of J 23327 spring compressor , compress the reverse gear clutch spring (560) until the reverse gear clutch spring retaining ring (559) is accessible.
  17. Remove the reverse gear clutch spring retaining ring (559).

  18. Object Number: 2002615  Size: SH
  19. Remove the reverse gear clutch spring (560).
  20. Inspect the springs for any damage.

  21. Object Number: 2002616  Size: SH

    Note: Be careful not to damage the seal rings in the fluid pump.

  22. Install the reverse gear clutch drum (567) onto the fluid pump.
  23. While pushing the reverse gear clutch piston (565) by hand, apply compressed air 392 KPa (56 psi) into the fluid passage as shown in the figure and remove the reverse gear clutch piston (565).

  24. Object Number: 2002617  Size: SH
  25. Remove the reverse gear clutch piston inner and outer seals (564, 566) from the reverse gear clutch piston (565).

  26. Object Number: 2002618  Size: SH
  27. Inspect the check ball is free by shaking the reverse gear clutch piston (565).