Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
OD Support Assembly: Disassembly
- Check OD brake piston movement.
Place the OD support assembly onto the direct clutch assembly.
Apply compressed air into the oil passage as shown in Fig 2, and be sure that the OD brake piston moves smoothly.
- Remove the thrust bearing.
- Remove the race.
- Remove the thrust washer (plastic).
- Place special tool on the spring retainer, and compress the return spring with a shop press.
Spring compressor: J-37233
Remove the snap ring with a screwdriver.
- Remove the piston return spring.
- Place the OD support onto the direct clutch assembly.
Hold the OD brake piston so it is not slanted and apply compressed air into the passage to remove the OD brake piston.
Remove the OD brake piston.
- Remove the O-ring and oil seal rings from OD support.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.