Forward One-Way Clutch

Special Tools:

Special Tool(s)


Disassembly





1. Remove the coast clutch hub retaining ring.





2. Remove the coast clutch hub.





3. Remove the forward one-way clutch outer race and spray assembly with end caps.

NOTE: Orientation of end caps to spray assy. New design end caps are the same thickness and interchangeable (but not reversible).

4. NOTE: Not all transaxles contain this style spray assembly.





Separate the spray assembly from the outer race.





5. Remove the forward one-way clutch retainer.





6. Remove the retaining ring.
7. Clean all parts thoroughly in clean solvent and blow dry with moisture-free compressed air.
8. Inspect the forward one-way clutch parts for damage and wear.
^ Outer race
^ Sprag assembly and end caps
^ Inner race and low-intermediate sun gear assembly
^ Lube holes
^ Coast clutch hub

Assembly





1. Install the retaining ring.

2. NOTE: The tabs on the retainer face downward.





Install the forward one-way clutch retainer.





3. Identify the thick and thin end caps.

4. NOTE: Not all transaxles have this style spray assembly





Assemble the forward one-way clutch spray assembly and end caps.





5. Using the special tool, install the spray assembly and end caps in the outer race.

6. NOTE: Lube grooves face upward (away from the sun gear).





Rotate the outer race and spray assembly (with end caps) over and install it on the forward one-way clutch inner race.





7. Install the coast clutch hub.

8. NOTE: The ends of the retaining ring should point toward the coast clutch hub.

NOTE: Make sure the retaining ring is fully seated upon installation.





Install the coast clutch hub retaining ring.





9. Check the operation of the forward one-way clutch with the low-intermediate sun gear facing upward.
^ Hold the outer race firmly.
^ Rotate the low-intermediate sun gear clockwise.
^ The low-intermediate sun gear should rotate with a slight drag without attempting to rotate the outer race.
^ Rotate the low-intermediate sun gear counterclockwise; the low-intermediate sun gear should rotate the outer race.