FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Disassembly




1. Remove torque converter, drain A.T.F. through end of rear extension, and place trans- mission on Tool.




2. Remove lock-up solenoid.




3. Remove converter housing.




4. Remove oil pan and inspect its contents. An analysis of any foreign matter can indicate the types of problems to look for. If the fluid is very dark, smells burned, or contains foreign particles, the frictional material (clutches, band.) may need replacement. A tacky film that will not wipe clean indicates varnish build up which can cause valves, servo, and clutches to stick and may inhibit pump pressure.




5. Loosen 2nd band servo piston stem lock nut and tighten piston stem.




6. Remove O.D. component assembly, then remove front clutch thrust washer and needle bearing & race.




7. Draw Out input shaft and intermediate shaft.




8. Attach Tool to pump and remove pump.




9. Remove O.D. servo cover, then loosen O.D. band servo piston stem.




10. Remove O.D. pack (O.D. planetary gear & direct clutch assembly.




11. Remove needle bearing & race and direct clutch thrust washer, then remove O.D. brake band & strut.




12. Remove O.D. servo assembly by lightly tapping retainer.




13. Remove accumulator snap ring, then apply pressure to remove accumulator plug, piston and spring.




14. Remove O.D. cancel solenoid and O-ring.




15. Remove drum support.




16. Remove downshift solenoid, vacuum diaphragm & rod and O-rings.




17. Remove speedometer pinion.




18. Remove control valve body.




Remove manual valve from valve body as a precaution, to prevent valve from dropping out accidentally.




19. Remove 2nd brake band strut. Brake band and clutch & planetary gear pack (including high- reverse clutch (Front), forward clutch (Rear) and front planetary gear] may be removed together.




To prevent brake linings from cracking or peeling, do not stretch the flexible band unnecessarily. Before removing the brake band, always secure it with a clip as shown in the figure below. Leave the clip in position after removing the brake band.




20. Remove 2nd band servo retaining bolts. Apply pressure to remove 2nd band servo.




21. Check one-way clutch to see if it operates properly.




22. Remove rear planetary carrier snap ring and rear planetary carrier.




23. Remove output shaft snap ring.




24. Remove connecting drum with internal gear.




25. Pry off one end of snap ring with a screwdriver. Remove snap ring from low and reverse brake assembly while applying plier force in direction of arrow.




26. Remove low and reverse brake clutch assembly.




27. Remove rear extension.
Be careful not to lose retainer washer.




28. Remove output shaft with governor.




29. Remove governor thrust washer and needle bearing.
Remove one-way clutch inner race attaching hex-head slotted bolts using Tool.




30. Remove one-way clutch inner race, return thrust washer, low and reverse return spring.




31. Apply air pressure to remove low and reverse brake piston.




32. Remove snap ring, then remove lock nut, manual plate and parking rod.
33. Remove inhibitor switch and manual shaft.
34. Remove O.D. indicator switch and O-ring.