Direct Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

1988 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Disassembly
  1. Remove clutch pack snap ring. Remove backing plate, composite and steel clutch plates from clutch housing. See Fig 1 . If forward clutch is disassembled, keep direct clutch plates separate from forward clutch plates.
  2. Remove snap ring holding apply ring and release spring assembly. Remove apply ring and release spring assembly from housing. Remove direct clutch piston from clutch housing. Remove inner and outer seals from piston. Remove center seal from clutch housing.
Fig 1: Exploded View of Direct Clutch Assembly
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