Overdrive Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Expedition EL and 2008 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the thrust bearing (T3).

Fig 1: Locating Thrust Bearing (T3)

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Remove the overdrive clutch pack snap ring.

Fig 2: Locating Overdrive Clutch Pack Snap Ring

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Remove the overdrive clutch pack.

Fig 3: Locating Overdrive Clutch Plates

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Using the special tool and a press, remove and discard the overdrive clutch balance piston retaining ring.

Fig 4: Identifying Overdrive Clutch Balance Piston Retaining Ring Using Special Tool (307-209) & A Press

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Remove the overdrive clutch balance piston.

Fig 5: Locating Overdrive Clutch Balance Piston

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Remove the overdrive clutch return spring.

Fig 6: Overdrive Clutch Return Spring

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Remove the overdrive clutch apply piston.

Fig 7: Overdrive Clutch Apply Piston

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Remove and discard the outer O-ring seal on the overdrive clutch balance piston.

Fig 8: Overdrive Clutch Balance Piston O-Ring Seal

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Remove and discard both the inner (one large and one small) O-ring seals on the overdrive clutch apply piston.

Fig 9: Overdrive Clutch Apply Piston O-Ring Seals

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NOTE: The roller bearing may stick to the forward clutch assembly.

Remove and discard the 2 scarf cut seals and the roller bearing.

Fig 10: Locating Scarf Cut Seals And Roller Bearing

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