Disassembly

U341E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: INTERMEDIATE SHAFT: DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE REVERSE CLUTCH DISC

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.





(b) Remove the flange, 3 discs and 3 plates.

2. REMOVE DIRECT CLUTCH DISC

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.





(b) Remove the direct clutch flange, 3 direct clutch discs and 3 rear clutch flanges.

3. REMOVE DIRECT CLUTCH RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST and a press, remove the snap ring.





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(b) Remove the direct clutch return spring sub-assembly from the intermediate shaft.

4. REMOVE DIRECT CLUTCH PISTON SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the intermediate shaft onto the transaxle rear cover.





(b) Apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm2, 57 psi) to the oil hole shown in the illustration and remove the direct clutch piston from the intermediate shaft.

NOTICE:
* Blowing the air may cause the piston to jump out. When removing the piston, hold it by hand using a or piece of cloth.
* Do not splash ATF with the compressed air.
5. REMOVE DIRECT CLUTCH DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the intermediate shaft onto the transaxle rear cover.





(b) Put a matchmark on the direct clutch drum in the same position as the cutout of the intermediate shaft assembly.

(c) Apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm2, 57 psi) to the oil hole shown in the illustration and remove the direct clutch drum from the intermediate shaft.

NOTICE:
* Blowing the air may cause the drum to jump out. When removing the drum, hold it by hand using a shop rag or piece of cloth.
* Do not splash ATF with the compressed air.
6. REMOVE DIRECT CLUTCH PISTON O-RING

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 piston O-rings from the direct clutch piston.





7. REMOVE DIRECT CLUTCH DRUM O-RING

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the direct clutch drum O-ring from the direct clutch drum.