Front Clutch: Disassembly

1990 Hyundai Excel Base, 2D Hatchback, AutomaticSECTION Disassembly
  1. Remove large snap ring, clutch plates and clutch discs from front clutch retainer. See Figure . Note direction and number of clutch plates and clutch discs installation for reassembly reference, as different models may use different number of components.
  2. Using spring compressor, compress return spring. Remove small snap ring from front clutch retainer. Remove spring compressor. Remove return spring and retainer.
  3. Remove front clutch piston from front clutch retainer. Remove "D" rings from clutch piston and front clutch retainer.
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