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A340E (2JZ-GTE) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - OVERDRIVE DIRECT CLUTCH
Return Spring
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(c) Remove the piston return spring.
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6. REMOVE OVERDRIVE DIRECT CLUTCH PISTON
(a) Place the oil pump onto the torque converter clutch and
then place the O/D direct clutch onto the oil pump.
(b) Hold the O/D direct clutch piston, apply compressed air
to the oil pump to remove the O/D direct clutch piston.
(c) Remove the O/D direct clutch piston.
HINT: If the piston is at an angle and cannot be removed,
press down on the side jutting out and again apply com-
pressed air, or else wind vinyl tape around the piston end
and remove it with needle nose pliers.
(d) Remove the 2 O-rings from the piston.
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7. REMOVE RING GEAR FLANGE
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
(b) Remove the ring gear flange.
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8. REMOVE RETAINING PLATE
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
Retaining Plate
One-Way Clutch
Thrust Washer
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(b) Remove the retaining plate, one-way clutch and thrust
washer.