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Direct Clutch Cylinder: Disassembly

  1. Remove the direct one-way clutch assembly.
    1. Remove the direct one-way clutch assembly.
    2. Remove the direct clutch cylinder thrust washer.
      Fig 1: Removing Direct One-Way Clutch Assembly
      G01308853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Disassemble, clean and inspect the direct one-way clutch, inner and outer races.
    Fig 2: Disassembling Direct One-Way Clutch, Inner And Outer Races
    G01308854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. CAUTION: The circular depressions on the top of the nylon cage must be visible when installed on the inner race or the transaxle may be incorrectly assembled.
    NOTE: Outer race must rotate clockwise. Assemble the one-way clutch.
    Fig 3: Assembling One-Way Clutch
    G01308855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tool remove the intermediate and direct clutch hub seal.
    Fig 4: Removing Intermediate And Direct Clutch Hub Seal
    G01308856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. CAUTION: Check for wear on inner splines of friction plates. Install new plates if worn.
  6. Remove the intermediate clutch pack.
    1. Remove the snap ring.
    2. Remove the clutch pressure plate.
    3. Remove the clutch pack.
      Fig 5: Removing Intermediate Clutch Pack
      G01308857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. CAUTION: Do not allow the special tool to bottom out on the piston.
    Fig 6: Removing Snap Ring
    G01308858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, compress the clutch spring and remove the snap ring.
  9. Remove the direct clutch return spring.
    Fig 7: Removing Direct Clutch Return Spring
    G01308859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. NOTE: The seal is part of the piston and is serviced as an assembly. Make sure that the check ball in the piston moves freely.
    Fig 8: Removing Piston And Seal Assembly
    G01308860Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the piston and seal assembly.
  12. Separate the piston and seal assembly from the apply ring.
    Fig 9: Separating Piston And Seal Assembly From Apply Ring
    G01308861Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Using the special tool remove the inner piston seal.
    Fig 10: Removing Inner Piston Seal
    G01308862Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.