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Direct Clutch Drum Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Remove the direct clutch retaining ring and the direct clutch pressure plate.
    1. Remove the direct clutch retaining ring.
    2. Remove the direct clutch pressure plate.
      Fig 1: Removing Direct Clutch Retaining Ring And Direct Clutch Pressure Plate
      G03422472Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the direct clutch disc pack.
    • Inspect and install new friction plates if worn, damaged, or overheated.
      Fig 2: Removing Direct Clutch Disc Pack
      G03422473Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. WARNING: After removing the retaining ring, use care when releasing the pressure on the springs. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: Do not fully compress the special tool or damage to the spring retainer may occur.
    Fig 3: Removing Direct Clutch Piston Retaining Ring
    G03422474Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tool, remove the direct clutch piston retaining ring.
  4. Relieve the direct clutch spring tension and remove the special tool.
  5. Remove the direct clutch piston spring retainer and the direct clutch piston springs.
    1. Remove the direct clutch piston spring retainer.
    2. Remove the direct clutch piston springs.
      Fig 4: Removing Direct Clutch Piston Spring Retainer And Direct Clutch Piston Springs
      G03422475Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. WARNING: Air pressure must not exceed 138 kPa (20 psi). Wear safety glasses when using compressed air, and make sure the drum is facing down as shown. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  6. Using compressed air, remove the direct clutch piston from the direct clutch drum.
    • Apply air pressure to the hole in the drum while blocking the other hole with a finger.
      Fig 5: Removing Direct Clutch Piston From Direct Clutch Drum
      G03422476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove and discard the direct clutch piston inner and outer seal.
    1. Remove and discard the direct clutch piston inner seal.
    2. Remove and discard the direct clutch piston outer seal.
      • Clean the components as necessary.
        Fig 6: Removing Direct Clutch Piston Inner And Outer Seal
        G03422477Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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