Intermediate Clutch Cylinder: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Sable and 2005 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the intermediate clutch pack.
1. Remove the snap ring.
2. Remove the pressure plate.
3. Remove the clutch pack.
4. Remove the wave spring.
Fig 1: Removing Intermediate Clutch Pack
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CAUTION: Do not fully compress the intermediate clutch spring retainer.

Fig 2: Compressing Intermediate Clutch Return Spring & Removing Snap Ring

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Using the special tool, compress the intermediate clutch return spring and remove the snap ring.

NOTE: The seal is part of the piston and is repaired as an assembly.

Fig 3: Removing Intermediate Clutch Balance Piston Assembly

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Remove the intermediate clutch balance piston assembly.
Remove the intermediate clutch return spring.

Fig 4: Removing Intermediate Clutch Return Spring
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NOTE: The seal is part of the piston and is repaired as an assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Intermediate Clutch Piston

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Remove the intermediate clutch piston.
Remove the intermediate clutch piston inner seal.

Fig 6: Removing Intermediate Clutch Piston Inner Seal
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