Dodge Neon / Neon SRT-4. Manual — part 360

Fig. 216 Reverse Clutch Assembly

1 - SNAP RING
2 - REACTION PLATE
3 - CLUTCH DISC (2)

4 - CLUTCH PLATE (1)
5 - INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

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(6) Remove the OD/Reverse pressure plate snap

ring (Fig. 217).

(7) Remove OD/Reverse pressure plate (Fig. 217).
(8) Remove OD/Reverse pressure plate wave snap

ring (Fig. 217).

(9) Remove OD clutch pack (Fig. 217). Tag com-

ponents for assembly identification.

Fig. 217 Overdrive Clutch Assembly

1 - SNAP RING
2 - OD/REVERSE PRESSURE PLATE
3 - SNAP RING (WAVE)

4 - CLUTCH DISC (3)
5 - CLUTCH STEEL (2)
6 - INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

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(10) Remove and inspect OD and UD Shafts, as

well as #3 thrust washer and plate, and #2 needle
bearing (Fig. 218).

Fig. 218 Overdrive/Underdrive Shafts

1 - OVERDRIVE SHAFT
2 - #3 THRUST PLATE (3 TABS)
3 - #3 THRUST WASHER (5 TABS)

4 - UNDERDRIVE SHAFT
5 - #2 NEEDLE BEARING (3 TABS)
6 - INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

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(11) Remove the OD/UD reaction plate tapered

snap ring, reaction plate, and first friction disc (Fig.
219).

(12) Remove the UD clutch flat snap ring and rest

of UD clutch pack (Fig. 219). Tag clutch pack for
assembly identification.

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

(13) Using Tool 5059A and an arbor press, com-

press UD clutch piston/spring enough to remove snap
ring (Fig. 220) (Fig. 221).

Fig. 219 Underdrive Clutch Assembly

1 - SNAP RING (TAPERED)
2 - OD/UD REACTION PLATE
3 - CLUTCH DISC (3)

4 - SNAP RING (FLAT)
5 - CLUTCH PLATE (3)
6 - INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

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