Clutch, 3-5 Reverse: Disassembly: Disassembly

The 3-5-Reverse (3-5-R) Clutch is located under the fluid pump, in the center of the input shaft, inside of the 2-6 brake discs and plates. The clutch includes a retainer and shaft, selective snap-ring, five discs, five plates, reaction plate, balance piston, bellville return spring, and a piston. The 3-5-R clutch balance piston is equipped with a integral seal that cannot be replaced. If the seal is faulty the balance piston must be replaced. The 3-5-R clutch piston is equipped with and inner and outer D-ring seals. The 3-5-R clutch has a series of alternating steel plates separated by fiber discs. When applied it drives the 2-6 brake discs and the overdrive clutch hub. The free play of the 3-5-R clutch is controlled by a select snap-ring that the thickness can be changed to tighten or loosen the clutch. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .

1. Remove the transaxle. Refer to REMOVAL .
2. Disassemble the transaxle to gain access to the 3-5-R clutch. Refer to DISASSEMBLY .
3. Remove the 3-5-R clutch from the transaxle.
4. Optionally, place the 3-5-R clutch on tool.
   Fig 1: Special Tool #8285

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   (special tool #8285, Compressor, Spring)

   Fig 2: 3-5-R Clutch Retainer & Snap-Ring

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5. Using a suitable screw driver, pry the snap-ring out (1) of the 3-5-R clutch retainer (2).
   Fig 3: 3-5-R Clutch Reaction Plate, Discs, Plates & Retainer

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6. Remove the 3-5-R clutch reaction plate, discs, and plates (1) from the retainer (2).
   Fig 4: 3-5-R Clutch, Tool & Arbor Press

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7. Place 3-5-R clutch (1) and tool on a suitable arbor press (3).
   Fig 5: 3-5-R Clutch, Special Tool #8680 & Arbor Press

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8. Position tool over the shaft and onto the 3-5-R clutch balance piston.
   Fig 6: Special Tool #8680

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   (special tool #8680, Installer, Damper)

   Fig 7: 3-5-R Clutch Balance Piston & Special Tool #10117

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9. Position tool over the shaft and onto the tool 8680.
   Fig 8: Special Tool #10117

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   (special tool #10117, Installer, Seal)

   Fig 9: 3-5-R Clutch, Balance Piston & Snap-Ring

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10. Compress the 3-5-R clutch return spring until the snap-ring is free to be removed.
11. Using a suitable snap-ring pliers, remove the snap-ring holding the balance piston into the piston.
12. Remove the 3-5-R clutch from the arbor press.
    Fig 10: 3-5-R Clutch Balance Piston & Piston

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13. Using a suitable hook tool, remove the 3-5-R clutch balance piston (1) from the piston.
    Fig 11: 3-5-R Clutch Return Spring & Piston

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14. Remove the 3-5-R clutch return spring (1) from the piston.
    Fig 12: Pushing Piston Out Of Retainer

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15. Insert a screw driver (2) through the holes in the back of the 3-5-R clutch retainer (1), and push the piston out of the retainer.
    Fig 13: 3-5-R Clutch Retainer & Piston

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16. Remove the 3-5-R clutch piston (1) from the retainer (2).
    Fig 14: Removing Inner D-Ring Seal

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17. Using a suitable hook tool, remove the inner D-ring seal (1) from the groove in the 3-5-R clutch hub (2).
    Fig 15: Removing Outer D-Ring Seal

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18. Using a suitable hook tool, remove the outer D-ring seal (1) from the groove in the 3-5-R clutch retainer (2).