Reverse Clutch: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mercury Villager. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the reverse clutch snap ring.

Fig 1: Removing Reverse Clutch Snap Ring
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Remove the reverse clutch pack assembly.
1. Remove the reverse clutch pressure plate.
2. Remove the clutch pack.
3. Remove the reverse clutch dish plates.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Reverse Clutch Pack Assembly
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Remove the reverse clutch snap ring.
1. Using the special tool, compress the reverse clutch drum spring.
2. Remove the snap ring.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Reverse Clutch Snap Ring
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Remove the reverse clutch spring.
1. Remove the reverse clutch spring retainer.
2. Remove the reverse clutch spring.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Reverse Clutch Spring
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Remove the reverse clutch piston.
1. Position the reverse clutch drum on the oil pump.
2. Apply compressed air to the fluid passage.
3. Remove the piston.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Reverse Clutch Piston
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Apply compressed air to the check ball openings on the return spring side of the reverse clutch piston. Air should pass through the openings.

Fig 6: Locating Check Ball (1 Of 2)
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Apply compressed air to the check ball openings on the side opposite the return spring on the reverse clutch piston. No air should pass through the openings.

Fig 7: Locating Check Ball (2 Of 2)
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Remove the reverse clutch piston seals.

Fig 8: Removing Reverse Clutch Piston Seals
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Measure the reverse clutch plate facings. The standard thickness is 1.6 mm (0.063 in). If the facing is less than 1.4 mm (0.055 in), replace all of the reverse clutch plate facings.

Fig 9: Measuring Reverse Clutch Plate Facings
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Measure the thickness of the reverse clutch dish plates. The plates should measure 3.08 mm (0.121 in). If the plates are out of specification, install a new reverse clutch dish plates.

Fig 10: Measuring Thickness Of The Reverse Clutch Dish Plates
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