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Low One-Way Clutch Assembly: Assembly

    NOTE: Outer tabs of the roller assembly must face up.
    Fig 1: Installing Roller Assembly
    G01390789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the roller assembly into the outer race with the groove facing up.
  2. NOTE: To aid in inner race installation, rotate the inner race clockwise during installation
    Fig 2: Installing Inner Race With Grooves Facing Up
    G01390790Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the inner race with the grooves facing up.
  4. Check the operation of the one-way clutch as follows:
    1. Hold the outer race.
    2. Rotate the inner race clockwise. It should rotate with a slight drag without attempting to rotate the outer race.
    3. Rotate the inner race counterclockwise. The inner race should rotate the outer race.
      Fig 3: Checking Operation Of One-Way Clutch
      G01390791Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.