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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: Low and Reverse Clutch Plate Removal
Table 2: Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Removal
Table 3: Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Installation
Table 4: Low and Reverse Clutch Plate Installation

Low and Reverse Clutch Plate Removal


Object Number: 1555311  Size: MF

Low and Reverse Clutch Plate Removal

Callout

Component Name

1

Low and Reverse Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring

2

Low and Reverse Clutch Backing Plate

3

Low and Reverse Clutch Plate Assembly (Quantity: 5)

4

Low and Reverse Clutch Plate (Quantity: 5)

5

Low and Reverse Clutch (Waved) Plate

Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Removal


Object Number: 1555313  Size: MF

Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Removal

Callout

Component Name

1

Low and Reverse Clutch Spring Retaining Ring

Important: Ensure the DT47779 contacts the sprag assembly and not the sprag retaining ring. Damage to the sprag may result.

Special Tool

DT 47779 Clutch Spring Compressor

2

Low Clutch Sprag Assembly

3

Low and Reverse Clutch Spring

4

Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Assembly

It may be necessary to apply air to the apply passage in order to unseat the piston.

5

Low Clutch Sprag Seal

Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Installation


Object Number: 1555316  Size: MF

Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Installation

Callout

Component Name

1

Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Assembly

Lubricate the inner and outer sealing surfaces of the piston assembly with automatic transmission fluid (ATF) in order to ease installation into the center support assembly.

2

Low Clutch Sprag Seal

Apply ATF to the DT 47780 to ease seal installation.

Special Tool

DT 47780 Low Clutch Sprag Seal Cone

3

Low and Reverse Clutch Spring

Important: Ensure the spring tabs are facing up during installation. Failure to do so may cause damage to the clutch assembly.

4

Low Clutch Sprag Assembly

    • Verify that the low clutch sprag is operating correctly. Refer to the illustration for proper freewheel direction.
    • Ensure the missing splines on the sprag assembly are aligned with the missing splines on the center support hub.

5

Low and Reverse Clutch Spring Retaining Ring

Important: Ensure the DT47779 contacts the sprag assembly and not the sprag retaining ring. Damage to the sprag may result.

Important: The retaining ring gap must be aligned with the 3 missing splines on the center support hub. Failure to do so may cause damage to the clutch assembly

Special Tools

    • DT 47778-1 Low Clutch Sprag Retaining Ring Cone
    • DT 47778-2 Low Clutch Sprag Retaining Ring Pusher
    • DT 47779 Clutch Spring Compressor

Low and Reverse Clutch Plate Installation


Object Number: 1627478  Size: MF

Low and Reverse Clutch Plate Installation

Callout

Component Name

1

Low and Reverse Clutch (Waved) Plate

2

Low and Reverse Clutch Plate (Quantity: 5)

3

Low and Reverse Clutch Plate Assembly (Quantity: 5)

4

Low and Reverse Clutch Backing Plate

5

Low and Reverse Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring

Apply air to verify proper installation of all low and reverse clutch components.