4-5 Clutch Drum Assembly Disassemble: Notes

Reference: 4-5 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REMOVAL .

Special Tool 

J 23327 Clutch Spring Compressor 

J 25024-A Servo Piston/Clutch Spring Compressor 

J 28585 Snap Ring Remover 

J 45186 Forward and Direct Clutch Spring Compressor 

Fig 1: Removing 4-5 Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring & 4-5 Clutch Drum Assembly

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1. Using J 28585 remove the 4-5 clutch backing plate retaining ring (575) from the 4-5 clutch drum assembly (584).
2. Remove the following components from the 4-5 clutch drum assembly (584):
   • The 4-5 clutch backing plate (576)
   • The 4 fiber plates (577)
   • The 4 steel plates (578)
     Fig 2: Identifying 4-5 Clutch Piston Return Spring Assembly

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3. Remove the 4-5 clutch piston return spring assembly (580).
   1. Place the J 25024-A (3) in a vise with the forcing screw on the bottom and backed out.
   2. Place the J 45186 (1) on the 4-5 clutch piston return spring assembly (580).
   3. Place the J 21420-2 (4) from the J 23327 on top of the forcing screw of J 25024-A (3).
   4. Place the clutch housing with the J 45186 (1) on the J 21420-2 (4) and under the arms of J 25024-A (3).
   5. With the forcing screw, compress the clutch spring to allow the removal of the retaining ring.
   6. Use J 28585 (2) or snap ring pliers to remove the retaining ring (579).
4. Remove the 4-5 clutch piston return spring assembly (580).
   Fig 3: Identifying Front Differential Transfer Drive Gear Assembly & 4-5 Clutch Assembly

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