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Fig. 549: Identifying Clutch Spring Compressor Assembly
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12. Be sure the clutch spring compressor attachment (A) is adjusted to have full contact with the spring

retainer (B) on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th clutches.

Fig. 550: Identifying Clutch Spring Compressor Of Spring Retainer
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13. If either end of the clutch spring compressor attachment is set over an area of the spring retainer that is

unsupported by the return spring, the retainer may be damaged.

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Fig. 551: Identifying Clutch Spring Compressor Attachment Position
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14. Set the clutch spring compressor attachment (A) on the spring retainer (B) of the 3rd and 5th clutches so

the clutch spring compressor attachment works on the clutch return spring (C).

Fig. 552: Identifying Clutch Spring Compressor Attachment, Spring Retainer And Clutch Return
Spring
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15. If either end of the clutch spring compressor attachment is not set over the clutch return spring end (A),

the retainer may be damaged.

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Fig. 553: Identifying Clutch Return Spring
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16. Compress the return spring until the snap ring can be removed.

Fig. 554: Compressing Return Spring
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17. Remove the snap ring with the snap ring pliers.

Fig. 555: Removing Snap Ring
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18. Remove the clutch spring compressor attachments and the clutch spring compressor bolt assembly.

19. Remove the snap ring (A), spring retainer (B), and return spring (C).

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Fig. 556: Identifying Snap Ring, Spring Retainer And Return Spring
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20. Wrap a shop rag around the clutch drum, and apply air pressure to the fluid passage to remove the piston.

Place a fingertip on the other passage while applying air pressure.

Fig. 557: Applying Air Pressure To Fluid Passage
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21. Remove the 1st/1st-hold clutch piston (A) from the clutch drum (B), and remove the O-rings from the 1st

clutch piston.

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