Diassembly and Assembly

Removal
1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove shift cable bracket at transaxle.
2. Remove snap ring.
3. Remove cover.
4. Remove piston, then the outer spring.

Installation
1. Insert piston, less outer spring, then install snap ring.
2. Install tool No. J-35679 or equivalent, then observe groove on plunger of tool.
3. Press button on tool, to allow tool to push brake apply rod into case. If groove is visible, piston stroke is correct (.059-.118 inch). If stroke is greater than specified, replace piston rod with 2.870 or 2.811 inch rod as needed.
4. Remove snap ring, then install piston and outer spring.
5. Install tool No. J-34955 or equivalent, to compress spring, then insert snap ring.
6. Install cover, then the shift cable bracket.
7. Lower vehicle.