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Reverse Clutch: Assembly

    NOTE: The lip on the seal faces toward the bottom of the cylinder.
    Fig 1: Installing New Reverse Clutch Piston Inner Seal
    G03244931Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install new reverse clutch piston inner seal.
  2. NOTE: The lip on the seal faces toward the bottom of the cylinder.
    Fig 2: Installing New Reverse Clutch Piston Outer Seal
    G03244932Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install new reverse clutch piston outer seal.
  4. Using the special tool, install the reverse clutch piston.
    Fig 3: Installing Reverse Clutch Piston
    G03244933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the reverse clutch support and spring.
    Fig 4: Installing Reverse Clutch Support And Spring
    G03244934Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. CAUTION: Do not fully compress the spring retainer.
    Fig 5: Installing Snap Ring
    G03244935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the special tool, install the snap ring.
  8. Install the reverse clutch pressure plate retainer snap ring.
    1. Install the wave spring.
    2. Install the clutch pack.
    3. Install the reverse clutch pressure plate.
    4. Install the reverse clutch pressure plate retaining snap ring.
    Fig 6: Installing Reverse Clutch Pressure Plate Retainer Snap Ring
    G03244936Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. WARNING: To prevent injury, wear eye protection when using pressurized air.
    NOTE: Be sure the shop air is dry and regulated at 276 kPa (40 psi).
    Fig 7: Applying Air Pressure To Clutch Assembly
    G03244937Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Apply air pressure to the clutch assembly and check for correct operation.
  11. NOTE: Measure the clearance using the special tool. Take two readings 180 degrees apart, and determine the average of the two readings.
    Fig 8: Measure Clearance
    G03244938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Using the special tool, measure the clearance.
  13. If the clearance is not within specification, selective retaining rings are available. Check the clearance after installing the correct selective retaining ring.
REVERSE CLUTCH SELECTIVE RETAINING RING SPECIFICATIONS

mm inch
1.52-1.62 0.059-0.064
1.98-2.08 0.078-0.081
2.45-2.55 2.92-3.02 0.096-0.100 0.115-0.118