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Item 1: Retaining Ring Assembly Note

    WARNING: Air pressure must not exceed 138 kPa (20 psi). Wear safety glasses when using compressed air, and make sure drum is facing down as shown. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. Air check the assembly.
    • Apply air pressure to the hole in the drum while blocking the other hole with a finger.
      Fig 1: Identifying Drum Hole
      G01529181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Push down on direct clutch disc pack and check gap between the direct clutch retaining ring and the direct clutch pressure plate with a feeler gauge.
    • If specifications do not match, use a select fit direct clutch retaining ring to match specifications and verify with a feeler gauge.