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Forward Clutch Cylinder

Forward Clutch Cylinder








Special Tool(s)

Disassembly





1. Remove the forward clutch plates.
1. Remove the retaining ring.
2. Remove the pressure plate.
3. Remove the clutch packs.
4. Remove the wave spring.





2. Using the special tools, remove the clutch return spring.





3. Remove the clutch piston assembly.





4. Remove the piston inner seal.





5. Remove the outer seal from the piston.

Assembly





1. NOTE: The lip on the seal faces toward the bottom of the cylinder. Make sure the check ball moves freely.

Install a new inner piston seal.





2. NOTE: Lightly coat all the seals with petroleum jelly during assembly.

Using the special tool, install the piston assembly.





3. Install the clutch return spring.





4. CAUTION: Do not fully compress the return spring retainer. Install the snap ring using the special tool.





5. Install the forward clutch plates.
1. Install the wave spring.
2. Install the clutch packs.
3. Install the pressure plate.
4. Install the retaining ring.





6. Measure the clearance between the retaining ring and the clutch cylinder lip.
7. If the clearance is not within specification selective retaining rings are available. Check the clearance after installing the correct selective retaking ring.





Selective Retaining Ring