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59. Apply 392 kPa (57 psi) of compressed air to the 2nd brake to remove the 2nd brake piston from the 2nd
brake clutch cylinder.
Fig. 171: O
-Rings & 2nd Brake Piston
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
60. Remove the 2 O-rin
gs (1) from the 2nd brake piston.

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Fig. 185: DT 46455, DT 46457, Snap Ring Of 1st & Reverse Brake
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
74. Using the DT 46455 (1) and DT 46457 (2), remove the snap ring of 1st and reverse brake. See Special
Tools.
CAUTION: Use extreme care when removing snap rings. Always wear adequate
eye protection in order to avoid personal injury.

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Fig. 189: Applying Compressed Air To Transaxle Case To Remove 1st & Reverse Brake Piston
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
79. Appl
y 392 kPa (57 psi) of compressed air to the transaxle case to remove the 1st and reverse brake piston.
NOTE: Refer to Compressed Air Should Not Exceed 98 kPa (14 psi) Notice .
IMPORTANT:
Air pressure may cause the pistons to jump out. When removing the
piston, hold it in place with your hand using a waste cloth.
Take care not to splash ATF when air-blowing.

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Fig. 190: O-Rings & 1st & Reverse Brake Piston
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80. Remove the 2 O-rin
gs (1) from the 1st and reverse brake piston.

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Fig. 199: O/D Brake Return Spring
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
92. Remove the O/D brake return sprin
g.

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Fig. 200: Applying Compressed Air To Transaxle Rear Cover To Remove O/D Brake Piston
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93. Appl
y 392 kPa (57 psi) of compressed air to the transaxle rear cover to remove the O/D brake piston.
NOTE: Refer to Compressed Air Should Not Exceed 98 kPa (14 psi) Notice .
IMPORTANT:
Air pressure may cause the pistons to jump out. When removing the
piston, hold it in place with your hand using a waste cloth.
Take care not to splash ATF when air-blowing.

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Fig. 201: O-Rings & O/D Brake Piston
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94. Remove the 2 O-rings (1) from the O/D brake piston.

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Fig. 203: Screw Plugs, 4 O-Rings & Transaxle Rear Cover
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
96. Remove the 4 screw plugs and 4 O-rings from the transaxle rear cover.
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLE
Tools Required
DT 46451 (DW240-020) Brake Clutch Spring Compressor. See Special Tools.
DT 46454 (DW240-050) Overdrive Brake Adapter. See Special Tools.
DT 46455 (DW240-060-01) Brake Spring Compressor Bolt/Nut. See Special Tools.
DT 46456 (DW240-060-02) Brake Spring Compressor Plate. See Special Tools.

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