AT-37 A340E (2JZ-GTE) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - OVERDRIVE DIRECT CLUTCH Return Spring AT5191 (c) Remove the piston return spring. AT5192 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. AT5172 7. REMOVE RING GEAR FLANGE (a) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring. (b) Remove the ring gear flange. AT5420 8. REMOVE RETAINING PLATE (a) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring. Retaining Plate One-Way Clutch Thrust Washer AT5193 (b) Remove the retaining plate, one-way clutch and thrust washer.