Sportage EX 2WD L4-2.0L (1997)
5. Remove the retaining ring and then remove the direct clutch input hub.
6. Remove the retaining ring and then remove all clutch discs and plates.
7. Using SST K95B-4200-AT3 and an hydraulic press, compress the forward clutch piston return springs, and remove the shaft snap ring and return
spring seat.
NOTICE: Be careful when applying pressure, for overpressure will cause a section of the piston return spring to deform.
8. Remove the eighteen forward clutch piston return springs.
9. Slide the input shaft into the O/D case. Blow low pressure air into the fluid hole at the right of cut out in the O/D case to remove the forward clutch
piston.
10. Remove the inner and outer piston O-rings.
INSPECTION
1. Inspect the forward clutch piston:
