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Forward/Coast/Direct Clutches: Disassembly

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Forward/Coast/Direct Clutch (1 Of 2)
G01390736Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Exploded View Of Forward/Coast/Direct Clutch (2 Of 2)
G01390737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the direct clutch pressure plate retaining ring.
    Fig 3: Removing Direct Clutch Pressure Plate Retaining Ring
    G01390738Courtesy 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 4: Exploded View Of Direct Clutch Pack
      G01390739Courtesy 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 5: Removing Direct Clutch Spring Retaining Ring
      G01390740Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the direct clutch return spring assembly.
    Fig 6: Removing Direct Clutch Return Spring Assembly
    G01390741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the direct clutch piston assembly.
    Fig 7: Removing Direct Clutch Piston Assembly
    G01390742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove and discard the direct clutch piston outer lip seal.
    Fig 8: Removing Direct Clutch Piston Outer Lip Seal
    G01390743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove and discard the direct clutch piston inner lip seal from the forward/coast/direct clutch cylinder assembly.
    Fig 9: Removing Direct Clutch Piston Inner Lip Seal
    G01390744Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the forward clutch pressure plate retaining ring.
    Fig 10: Removing Forward Clutch Pressure Plate Retaining Ring
    G01390745Courtesy 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 11: Removing Forward And Coast Clutch Plates
      G01390746Courtesy 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 12: Removing Forward/Coast Clutch Return Spring Retaining Ring
      G01390747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the forward/coast clutch return spring assembly.
    Fig 13: Removing Forward/Coast Clutch Return Spring Assembly
    G01390748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the forward and coast clutch pistons.
    Fig 14: Removing Forward And Coast Clutch Pistons
    G01390749Courtesy 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 15: Removing Forward Clutch Piston Inner Seal
    G01390750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove and discard the forward clutch piston outer lip seal.
    Fig 16: Removing Forward Clutch Piston Outer Lip Seal
    G01390751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Separate the coast clutch piston assembly from the forward clutch piston assembly.
    Fig 17: Separating Coast Clutch Piston Assembly
    G01390752Courtesy 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 instruction 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 solvent 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 for 30 minutes before assembly.
  17. Inspect the parts for damage, cracks or wear.
    • Spline teeth
    • Clutch plates
    • Seals
    • Bushing
    • Checks 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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