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Forward Clutch: Disassembly

  1. Remove the forward clutch pressure, friction and steel plates.
    1. Remove the retaining ring.
    2. Remove the plates.
    Fig 1: Removing Forward Clutch Pressure, Friction And Steel Plates
    G03951467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tool, install the forward clutch assembly in a suitable press.
    Fig 2: Installing Forward Clutch Assembly In A Suitable Press Using Special Tool
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  3. Using the special tool, remove the forward clutch balance piston snap ring.
    Fig 3: Removing Forward Clutch Balance Piston Snap Ring Using Special Tool
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  4. CAUTION: If damage is found to the forward clutch balance piston seals, install a new balance piston.
    Fig 4: Removing And Inspecting Forward Clutch Balance Piston
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  5. Remove and inspect the forward clutch balance piston.
  6. Remove the forward piston return spring.
    Fig 5: Removing Forward Piston Return Spring
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  7. CAUTION: If damage is found to the forward clutch piston seals, install a new forward clutch piston.
  8. Remove the forward clutch piston assembly.
Fig 6: Removing Forward Clutch Piston Assembly
G03951472Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.