Dodge Dakota (ND). Manual — part 989

NOTE: The OD/UD clutch reaction plate has a step
on both sides. The OD/UD clutches reaction plate
goes tapered step side up.

16. Remove the OD/UD reaction plate (1).

17. Remove the first UD clutch disc (1).

18. Remove the UD clutch flat snap ring (1).

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NOTE: Tag underdrive clutch pack for reassembly
identification.

19. Remove the UD clutch pack (1, 3).

CAUTION: Compress return spring just enough to
remove or install snap ring.

20. Using Tool 5059A (4) and an arbor press (2),

compress UD clutch piston enough to remove
snap ring (3).

21. Remove the underdrive spring retainer snap ring

(2), spring retainer (1), and spring (4).

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22. Remove the UD clutch piston (1).

23. Remove the input hub tapered snap ring (2).

24. Tap on input hub (1) with soft faced hammer (2)

and separate input hub from OD/Reverse piston
and clutch retainer.

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25. Separate the input hub from OD/Reverse piston

(5) and clutch retainer (2).

26. Separate clutch retainer (2) from OD/Reverse pis-

ton (1).

27. Using Tool 6057 (4) and an arbor press(1), com-

press OD/Reverse piston (5) return spring just
enough to remove snap ring (3).

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