Low-Reverse Clutch

1992 GMC Magnavan 5.7 KSECTION Low-Reverse Clutch
NOTE: Parking pawl may require removal to access low-reverse clutch.
  1. Remove parking lock bracket retaining bolts. Remove lock bracket. Using screw extractor, remove shaft plug. Remove parking pawl shaft, parking pawl and return spring if necessary.
  2. Using Clutch Spring Compressor (J-23327), compress low reverse clutch spring retainer. Remove spring retaining ring and low-reverse spring assembly. Remove low-reverse clutch piston by applying air pressure in case apply passage. See Fig 1 .
Fig 1: Removing Low-Reverse Clutch Piston
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