Direct Clutch System

For direct clutch (3, 5, R) operation, REFER to Automatic Transmission .

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Item	Part Number	Description
1	7C122	Direct clutch cylinder snap ring
2	7F283	Direct clutch cylinder
3	7A262	Direct clutch piston
4	7F235	Direct clutch piston return spring
5	7C099	Direct clutch piston seals
6	7G384	Direct/Overdrive clutch hub
7	7F213	Input shaft
8	7B070	Direct clutch wave spring
9	7B164	Direct (3, 5, R) clutch assembly
10	7B066	Direct clutch pressure plate
11	7D483	Direct clutch snap ring
12	7A019	Rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch does not apply	Solenoid filter blocked to SSB	REFER to Solenoids .
SSB mechanically stuck OFF		INSTALL a new SSB. REFER to Solenoids .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve stuck OFF		DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to Main Control Valve Body .
SSB SIG, C35R, C35R SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking		DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to Main Control -- Overhaul .
REV SUPPLY/DRIVE 2 to C35R SUP check ball missing/damaged		REMOVE the main control and INSPECT the check ball missing/damage. REFER to Main Control -- Overhaul .
C35R supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking		DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission cover and support tower passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to Main Control -- Overhaul .
Rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly		INSPECT the sun gear and shell for wear and damage. INSTALL new components necessary. REFER to Transaxle -- Overhaul .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction plates		DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Transaxle -- Overhaul .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston seal leakage		REPLACE the direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston and seals. REFER to Transaxle -- Overhaul .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch always applied	Solenoid filter seal damaged at SSB	REFER to Solenoids .
SSB mechanically stuck ON		INSTALL a new SSB. REFER to Solenoids .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve stuck ON		DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve and bias spring. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to Main Control -- Overhaul .
SSB SIG, C35R, C35R SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking		DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control and separator plate passages for leakage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to Main Control -- Overhaul .
Rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly		INSPECT the sun gear and shell for damage that would prevent free rotation. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Transaxle -- Overhaul .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction plates		DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Transaxle -- Overhaul .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston return spring.		INSPECT the return spring for damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Transaxle -- Overhaul .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch delayed/soft/slipping apply	Incorrect Solenoid Body Strategy programmed into PCM	REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .
Solenoid filter seal damaged at SSB		REFER to Solenoids .
SSB mechanically sticking		INSTALL a new SSB. REFER to Main Control -- Overhaul .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve sticking		DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to Main Control -- Overhaul .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch latch valve stuck ON		DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch boost valve and bias spring. If bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to Main Control -- Overhaul .
SSB SIG, C35R, C35R SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking		DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to Main Control -- Overhaul .
REV SUPPLY/DRIVE 2 to C35R SUP check ball missing/damaged		REMOVE the main control and INSPECT the check ball missing/damage. REFER to Main Control -- Overhaul .
C35R supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking		DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission cover and support tower passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to Main Control -- Overhaul .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction plates		DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Transaxle -- Overhaul .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston seal leakage		REPLACE the direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston and seals. REFER to Transaxle -- Overhaul .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch harsh apply	Incorrect Solenoid Body Strategy programmed into the PCM	REFER to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .
SSB mechanically sticking		INSTALL a new SSB. REFER to Solenoids .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve sticking		DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve and bias spring. If bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to Main Control -- Overhaul .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch latch valve sticking		DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch boost valve and bias spring. If bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to Main Control -- Overhaul .
SSB SIG, C35R, C35R SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking		DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to Main Control -- Overhaul .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction plates		DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Transaxle -- Overhaul .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston return spring		INSPECT the return spring for proper installation and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to Transaxle -- Overhaul .