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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • J-23327 Clutch Spring Compressor
    • J-28585 Snap Ring Remover
    • J-41236 Coast Clutch Spring Compressor
    • J-45164 Spring Compressor Bridge

    Object Number: 749525  Size: SH
  1. Using J-45164 bridge  (2), J 21420-2 (4) and J 23327-2 (1), which are part of J-23327 compressor , compress the second clutch spring.
  2. Using J-28585 remover  (3), remove the second coast clutch backing plate retaining ring (230) from the fluid pump assembly.

  3. Object Number: 1429626  Size: SH
  4. Remove the clutch plates (227, 228, 229).

  5. Object Number: 1429627  Size: SH

    Note: Do not let the tools contact the bushing surfaces.

  6. Install J 21420-2 (1) and J 23327-2 (3), which are part of J-23327 compressor , and J-41236 compressor  (2) and compress the second coast clutch spring (224).
  7. Remove the second coast clutch spring retaining ring (225) using snap ring pliers.
  8. Remove the second coast clutch spring (224) from the fluid pump assembly.

  9. Object Number: 1429628  Size: SH

    Warning: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.

  10. While pulling upward on the piston by hand, apply compressed air into the fluid passage in the fluid pump assembly and remove the second coast clutch piston (222).
  11. Remove the inner seal (221) and the outer seal (223) from the second coast clutch piston (222).