Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Shaping mating parts for reassembly in different positions
Patent
1976-07-01
1977-06-28
Duzan, James R.
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Shaping mating parts for reassembly in different positions
29259, 29265, 29278, 29283, B23P 1902
Patent
active
040316033
ABSTRACT:
A clutch spring compressor tool for removing a spring retainer ring from a clutch piston assembly of an automatic transmission where the clutch piston assembly includes a drum housing having an annular slot having a shoulder fabricated on the inner periphery thereof includes resilient arm like members for supporting the tool in working position within the slot of the drum housing having secured thereto a plate that may be inserted into or under the shoulder. In addition, the tool includes a base of a variable dimension that is positioned upon the spring seat of the clutch assembly. The base is secured to a threaded shaft that may be threaded to vary the position of the base relative to the at-rest position of the spring seat in order to compress the spring seat moving it away from the retainer ring and allowing a tool to be employed to remove the ring.
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