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Forward/Coast/Direct Clutches: Disassembly

  1. Remove the direct clutch pressure plate retaining ring.
    Fig 1: Removing Direct Clutch Pressure Plate Retaining Ring
    G03901002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Disassemble the direct clutch pack.
    1. Remove the direct clutch pressure plate.
    2. Remove the direct clutch steel plates.
    3. Remove the direct clutch friction plates.
      Fig 2: Disassembling Direct Clutch Pack
      G03901003Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. 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 compress the direct clutch return springs completely.
  3. Remove the direct clutch spring retaining ring.
    1. Using the special tool, compress the direct clutch return springs.
    2. Remove the direct clutch return spring retaining ring.
      Fig 3: Removing Direct Clutch Spring Retaining Ring
      G03901004Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the direct clutch return spring assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Direct Clutch Return Spring Assembly
    G03901005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the direct clutch piston assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Direct Clutch Piston Assembly
    G03901006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove and discard the direct clutch piston outer lip seal.
    Fig 6: Removing Direct Clutch Piston Outer Lip Seal
    G03901007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove and discard the direct clutch piston inner lip seal from the forward/coast/direct clutch cylinder assembly.
    Fig 7: Removing Direct Clutch Piston Inner Lip Seal From Forward/Coast/Direct Clutch Cylinder Assembly
    G03901008Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the forward clutch pressure plate retaining ring.
    Fig 8: Removing Forward Clutch Pressure Plate Retaining Ring
    G03901009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the forward and coast clutch plates.
    1. Forward clutch pressure plate
    2. Forward clutch external spline clutch plates (steel)
    3. Coast clutch internal spline clutch plates (friction)
    4. Coast clutch external spline clutch plates (steel)
    5. Coast clutch pressure plate
    6. Forward clutch wave spring
    7. Forward clutch internal spline clutch plates (friction)
      Fig 9: Removing Forward And Coast Clutch Plates
      G03901010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. WARNING: Use caution when releasing tool pressure on the clutch piston springs. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: Do not compress the return springs completely.
  10. Remove the forward/coast clutch return spring retaining ring.
    1. Using the special tool, compress the return spring.
    2. Remove the retaining ring.
      Fig 10: Removing Forward/Coast Clutch Return Spring Retaining Ring
      G03901004Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the forward/coast clutch return spring assembly.
    Fig 11: Removing Forward/Coast Clutch Return Spring Assembly
    G03901012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the forward and coast clutch pistons.
    Fig 12: Removing Forward And Coast Clutch Pistons
    G03901013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Using the special tool, remove and discard the forward clutch piston inner seal from the forward/coast/direct clutch cylinder assembly.
    Fig 13: Removing Forward Clutch Piston Inner Seal From Forward/Coast/Direct Clutch Cylinder Assembly
    G03901014Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove and discard the forward clutch piston outer lip seal.
    Fig 14: Removing Forward Clutch Piston Outer Lip Seal
    G03901015Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Separate the coast clutch piston assembly from the forward clutch piston assembly.
    Fig 15: Removing Coast Clutch Piston Assembly From Forward Clutch Piston Assembly
    G03901016Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    16. WARNING: Air pressure must not exceed 138 kPa (20 psi). Wear safety glasses when using compressed air. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
    NOTE: Do not clean the clutch plates in a vapor degreaser or in any other type of detergent solution.
  16. Clean all parts thoroughly in a clean automatic transmission fluid and blow dry with moisture-free regulated compressed air.
    • Clean the steel clutch plates with a lint-free cloth.
    • Soak the new clutch plates in the specified transmission fluid before assembly.
  17. Inspect the parts for damage, cracks or wear.
    • Spline teeth
    • Clutch plates
    • Seals
    • Bushing
    • Check balls in pistons
    • Piston bore
    • Passages and lubrication holes in the forward/coast/direct clutch cylinder
    • Center hub weld
    • Large snap ring grooves
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