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Intermediate Clutch Cylinder: Assembly

  1. Clean and inspect the intermediate clutch cylinder. Install the intermediate clutch piston inner seal.
    Fig 1: Installing Intermediate Clutch Piston Inner Seal
    G03957180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: Lightly coat all the seals and surfaces with petroleum jelly.
    Fig 2: Installing Intermediate Clutch Piston
    G03957179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the intermediate clutch piston.
  4. Install the intermediate clutch support and spring.
    Fig 3: Installing Intermediate Clutch Support And Spring
    G03957178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the special tool.
    Fig 4: Installing Special Tool
    G03957184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tool, install the intermediate clutch balance piston and seal assembly.
    Fig 5: Installing Intermediate Clutch Balance Piston And Seal Assembly
    G03957185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. CAUTION: Do not fully compress the intermediate clutch spring retainer.
    Fig 6: Compressing Intermediate Clutch Return Spring
    G03957176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, compress the intermediate clutch return spring and install the snap ring.
  9. Install the intermediate clutch pack.
    1. Install the cushion spring.
    2. Install the clutch pack.
    3. Install the pressure plate.
    4. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 7: Installing Intermediate Clutch Pack
    G04005073Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Using the special tool, measure the clearance between the retaining ring and the clutch cylinder lip.
    Fig 8: Measuring Clearance Between Retaining Ring And Clutch Cylinder Lip
    G03957188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. If the clearance is not within specification, selective retaining rings are available. Check the clearance after installing the correct selective retaining ring.
    SELECTIVE RETAINING RING

    mm inch
    1.37-1.47 0.054-0.058
    1.65-1.75 0.065-0.069
    1.93-2.03 0.076-0.080
    2.21-2.31 0.087-0.091
    2.49-2.59 0.098-0.102
    2.77-2.87 0.109-0.113