6500 - Automatic Transmission Clutch Spring Compressor

• Use to remove and install the snap-ring on the long reverse piston and return spring, without removing the center shaft and clutch assembly from the transmission housing
• Services GM, Ford, Toyota and other vehicles
• Trans Clutch Spring Compressor

Instructions:

1. Set-up

o Remove the snap-ring & clutch pack from the drum

o Install tool’s spring arm shoes in snap-ring groove that held the clutch pack in

o Compressing the tool’s spring arms, install the tool

o Set the tool’s pads on top of the return spring cage

o Adjust the pads and lock in place by tightening the wing nuts

2. Snap-ring Removal

o Turn knob on top of tool clockwise, until the spring cage is compressed

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN OR YOU WILL DAMAGE THE CAGE

o Compress enough to create room to release the snap-ring

o Remove snap-ring using snap-ring pliers

3. Remove tool

o Turn handle counter-clockwise

o Compress spring arms to remove shoes from groove

o Remove tool & lift off the clutch drum spring retainer

4. Final Steps

o Remove the return spring

o Remove the parking pawl

o Remove the long reverse piston

5. Snap-ring Installation

o Reverse above steps