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Forward Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Remove the sun gear from the forward clutch assembly.
    • With a small screwdriver or a suitable pick inserted into the sun, gear push on the retaining ring in 3 places while lifting up on the sun gear to remove.
    2. Fig 1: Locating Sun Gear
    GF0022762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the forward clutch pack snap ring.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Forward Clutch Pack Snap Ring
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    NOTE: Inspect the forward clutch drum and the friction and steel plates for damage. Install new components as necessary. If no damage is indicated, the friction and steel plates can be reused.
  3. Remove and inspect the forward clutch steel and friction plates.
    4. Fig 3: Locating Forward Clutch Steel And Friction Plates
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    NOTE: The bottom of the special tool will need to be installed from the back side of the forward clutch assembly.
  4. Install the special tool under the forward clutch drum.
    5. Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (307-015)
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    NOTE: The bottom of the special tool will need to be installed from the back side of the forward clutch assembly.
  5. Using the special tools, slightly collapse the balance dam to gain access to the retaining ring. Remove the retaining ring.
    6. Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (307-015 And 307-525)
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  6. Prior to removing the balance dam, make an identifying mark on the balance dam and the center part of the housing. This is for correct alignment during the assembly.
    7. Fig 6: Marking Balance Dam & Housing
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  7. Remove the balance dam.
    8. Fig 7: Locating Balance Dam
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  8. Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the balance dam.
    9. Fig 8: Locating O-Ring Seal Onto Forward Clutch Balance Dam
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  9. Remove the forward clutch return spring.
    10. Fig 9: Locating Forward Clutch Return Spring
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  10. Install the forward clutch into the front pump to remove the forward clutch piston. Apply a small amount of shop air to remove the piston.
    11. Fig 10: Locating Forward Clutch Into Front Pump
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  11. Remove and discard the inner and outer piston O-ring seals.
    12. Fig 11: Locating Inner And Outer Piston O-Ring Seals
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  12. Remove the sun gear from the planet assembly.
    13. Fig 12: Locating Sun Gear Into Planet Assembly
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  13. Remove the bearing from the sun gear.
    14. Fig 13: Sun Gear Bearing
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  14. Inspect the sun gear and bearing for damage. Install new components as necessary.
    15. Fig 14: Checking Sun Gear & Bearing
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