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Reverse Clutch: Assembly

    NOTE: The lip on the seal faces toward the bottom of the cylinder.
    Fig 1: Locating Reverse Clutch Piston Inner Seal
    G04661482Courtesy 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: Locating Reverse Clutch Piston Outer Seal
    G04661483Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install new reverse clutch piston outer seal.
  3. Using the special tool, install the reverse clutch piston.
    Fig 3: Installing Reverse Clutch Piston Using Special Tool (307-322)
    G04661484Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the reverse clutch support and spring.
    Fig 4: Locating Reverse Clutch Support And Spring
    G04661485Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. CAUTION: Do not fully compress the spring retainer.
    Fig 5: Installing Snap Ring Using Special Tool (307-015)
    G04661486Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the special tool, install the snap ring.
  6. 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: Locating Reverse Clutch Pressure Plate Retainer Snap Ring
      G04661487Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. 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: Identifying Air Pressure To Clutch Assembly
    G04661488Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Apply air pressure to the clutch assembly and check for correct operation.
    8. NOTE: Measure the clearance using the special tool. Take 2 readings 180 degrees apart, and determine the average of the 2 readings.
    Fig 8: Measuring Clearance Using Special Tool (303-D027)
    G04661489Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, measure the clearance.
  9. 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 SPECIFICATION

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