Title: Snap-in clutch spring

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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Inventors: Shultz, William E. (Villa Park, IL, US)

Application Number: 701588
Filing Date: 1976-07-01
Publication_date: 1977-06-28
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Primary Class(es): 29/426.6 29/259, 29/265, 29/278, 29/283
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US Patent Ref:

1451852	Apr, 1923	Verdoorn	29/259.
3063140	Nov, 1962	Lydle	29/261.
3078556	Feb, 1963	Carroll	29/283.
3089229	May, 1963	Brodie	29/261.
3115699	Dec, 1963	Nakahira	29/260.
3304601	Feb, 1967	Torres	29/261.
3368266	Feb, 1968	Shultz	269/187.

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Primary Examiner: Duzan, James R.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Mason, Kolehmainen, Rathburn & Wyss