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Forward Clutch: Disassembly

  1. Remove the pressure plate.
    1. Remove the forward clutch retaining ring.
    2. Remove the pressure plate.
      Fig 1: Removing Pressure Plate
      G03949025Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the forward clutch disc pack.
    • Inspect the forward clutch plates for wear, damage or overheating.
      Fig 2: Identifying Steel Clutch Plates And Friction Clutch Plates
      G03997558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. WARNING: Use caution when releasing tool pressure on the clutch piston springs. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: Do not fully depress the special tool or damage to the spring retainer may occur.
    Fig 3: Removing Forward Clutch Piston Retaining Ring
    G03949027Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tool, remove the forward clutch piston retaining ring.
  4. Relieve the forward clutch spring tension and remove the tool.
  5. Remove the forward clutch piston spring assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Forward Clutch Piston Spring Assembly
    G03949028Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. WARNING: Air pressure must not exceed 138 kPa (20 psi). Wear safety glasses when using compressed air. Make sure the cylinder is facing down as shown. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  6. Remove the forward clutch piston.
    1. Place the forward clutch cylinder with forward clutch piston facing down.
    2. Install the center support on the forward clutch cylinder.
    3. Apply air pressure to the left port of the center support.
      Fig 5: Applying Air Pressure
      G03949029Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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