AT-48 A340E (2JZ-GTE) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - DIRECT CLUTCH 2. REMOVE FLANGE, PLATES AND DISCS (a) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the direct clutch drum. AT5860 (b) Remove the flange, 5 plates and 5 discs. Y_004088 3. REMOVE PISTON RETURN SPRING (a) Place SST on the spring retainer and compress the return spring with a shop press. SST 09350-30020 (09350-07040) (b) Using SST, remove the snap ring. SST 09350-30020 (09350-07070) SST SST AT5197 (c) Remove the piston return spring. Return Spring AT5198 4. REMOVE DIRECT CLUTCH PISTON (a) Place the direct clutch drum onto the O/D support. (b) Hold the direct clutch piston and apply compressed air to the O/D support to remove the direct clutch piston. HINT: Make sure the direct clutch piston is square in the drum before applying compressed air. (c) Remove the direct clutch piston. D4825 705207