CVT Automatic Transmission (Service Information): Clutch: Disassembly: Disassembly

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Forward Clutch

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1 - Snap Ring

2 - Forward Clutch Drum

3 - Input Shaft

4 - Dish Plate

5 - Driven Plate

6 - Retaining Plate

7 - Snap Ring

8 - Snap Ring

9 - Internal Gear

10 - Snap Ring

11 - Drive Plate

NOTE:

Refer to the exploded views as necessary when performing the following steps.

Fig 2: Forward Clutch Snap Ring

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1. Remove the snap ring (1) from the forward clutch drum using a flat head screwdriver.
   Fig 3: Internal Gear At Forward Clutch

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2. Remove the internal gear (1) from the forward clutch drum.
   Fig 4: Snap Rings At Forward Clutch Drum

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3. Remove the snap rings (1) from the forward clutch drum using a flat head screwdriver.
   Fig 5: Retaining Plate, Driven Plates, Dish Plate & Forward Clutch Drum

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4. Remove the retaining plate (1), the drive and driven plates (3), and the dish plate (2) from the forward clutch drum (4).
   Fig 6: Input Shaft Snap Ring

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   CAUTION:

   Do not expand the snap ring beyond necessity and do not deform it.

5. Remove the snap ring (1), and remove the input shaft (2) from the forward clutch drum.
   Fig 7: Bottom Of Compressor

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6. Place bottom of Compressor (special tool #8900A, Multi Use Spring Compressor) (1) in Vice (2).
   Fig 8: Placing Drum Over Compressor Bottom In Vice

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7. Place the drum (1) over Compressor bottom (special tool #8900A, Multi Use Spring Compressor) in Vice (2).
   Fig 9: Placing Correct Ring That Comes With Compressor In Drum

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8. Place correct ring (1) that comes with Compressor (special tool #8900A, Multi Use Spring Compressor) in drum (3).
   Fig 10: Removing/Installing Snap Ring Using Compressor

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9. Install threaded rod (1) that comes with Compressor (special tool #8900A, Multi Use Spring Compressor) (2) in drum (3).
10. Compress tool until the snap ring (4) can be removed.
    Fig 11: Removing/Installing Snap Ring At Piston

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11. Use snap ring pliers or a small screw driver to remove the snap ring (3) from the piston (1).
    Fig 12: Snap Ring

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12. Remove snap ring.
    Fig 13: Removing/Installing Piston & Spring Assembly At Drum

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13. Remove the piston (1) from the drum (3).
14. Remove the spring assembly (2) form the drum (3).