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Forward Clutch: Disassembly

  1. Remove the pressure plate.
    1. Remove the forward clutch retaining ring.
    2. Remove the pressure plate.
    2. Fig 1: Removing Forward Clutch Retaining Ring & Pressure Plate
    G01672306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the forward clutch disc pack.
    • Inspect the forward clutch plates for wear, damage or overheating.
    3. Fig 2: Removing Forward Clutch Disc Pack
    G01672307Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: Use caution when releasing tool pressure on the clutch piston springs. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: Do not fully depress the special tool or damage to the spring retainer may occur.
  3. Using the special tool, remove the forward clutch piston retaining ring.
    4. Fig 3: Removing Forward Clutch Piston Retaining Ring
    G01672308Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Relieve the forward clutch spring tension and remove the tool.
  5. Remove the forward clutch piston spring assembly.
    6. Fig 4: Removing Forward Clutch Piston Spring Assembly
    G01672309Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: Air pressure must not exceed 138 kPa (20 psi). Wear safety glasses when using compressed air. Make sure the cylinder is facing down as shown. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  6. Remove the forward clutch piston.
    1. Place the forward clutch cylinder with forward clutch piston facing down.
    2. Install the center support on the forward clutch cylinder.
    3. Apply air pressure to the left port of the center support.
    7. Fig 5: Removing Forward Clutch Piston
    G01672310Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If the seals on the forward clutch piston show any signs of damage, the forward clutch piston will need to be replaced.
  7. Inspect the forward clutch piston, and seals.
    8. Fig 6: Inspecting Forward Clutch Piston & Seals
    G01672311Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Inspect the forward clutch drum assembly.
    1. Inspect the forward clutch cylinder surfaces for scores or burrs.
    2. Inspect forward clutch piston for scores or burrs.
    3. Verify the check ball is free to move in the piston.
Fig 7: Inspecting Forward Clutch Drum
G01672312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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