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Intermediate Clutch Cylinder: Disassembly

Fig 1: Identifying Intermediate Clutch Cylinder Assembly Components
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  1. Remove the intermediate clutch pack.
    1. Remove the snap ring.
    2. Remove the pressure plate.
    3. Remove the clutch pack.
    4. Remove the cushion spring.
    Fig 2: Removing Intermediate Clutch Pack
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  2. CAUTION: Do not fully compress the intermediate clutch spring retainer.
    Fig 3: Compressing Intermediate Clutch Return Spring
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  3. Using the special tool, compress the intermediate clutch return spring and remove the snap ring.
  4. NOTE: The seal is part of the piston and is repaired as an assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Intermediate Clutch Balance Piston Assembly
    G03957177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the intermediate clutch balance piston assembly.
  6. Remove the intermediate clutch return spring.
    Fig 5: Removing Intermediate Clutch Return Spring
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  7. NOTE: The seal is part of the piston and is repaired as an assembly.
    Fig 6: Removing Intermediate Clutch Piston
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  8. Remove the intermediate clutch piston.
  9. Remove the intermediate clutch piston inner seal.
    Fig 7: Removing Intermediate Clutch Piston Inner Seal
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