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Direct Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Remove and discard the 2 scarf cut seals and the roller bearing.
    2. Fig 1: Locating Scarf Cut Seals And Roller Bearing
    GF0022777Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the thrust bearing (T5).
    3. Fig 2: Locating Thrust Bearing (T5)
    GF0022778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the direct clutch snap ring.
    4. Fig 3: Locating Direct Clutch Snap Ring
    GF0022779Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the direct clutch steel and friction plates.
    5. Fig 4: Locating Direct Clutch Steel And Friction Plates
    GF0022780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the special tools onto the direct clutch assembly.
    6. Fig 5: Identifying Special Tools & Direct Clutch Assembly
    GF0022636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tool, remove the direct clutch return spring retainer.
    7. Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool & Direct Clutch Return Spring Retainer
    GF0022637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the special tool.
    8. Fig 7: Identifying Special Tool
    GF0022638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the direct clutch return spring washer.
    9. Fig 8: Locating Direct Clutch Return Spring Washer
    GF0022639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the direct clutch return spring.
    10. Fig 9: Identifying Direct Clutch Return Spring
    GF0022640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Slightly press down on the balance piston and remove and discard the snap ring.
    11. Fig 10: Locating Snap Ring
    GF0022641Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the baffle plate from the direct clutch piston.
    12. Fig 11: Locating Baffle Plate
    GF0022642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the direct clutch piston.
    13. Fig 12: Locating Direct Clutch Piston
    GF0022643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove and discard the outer O-ring seal from the balance piston.
    14. Fig 13: Locating Outer O-Ring Seal
    GF0022644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove and discard the outer and inner O-ring seal from the apply piston.
    15. Fig 14: Locating Inner And Outer O-Ring Seal
    GF0022645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Inspect the direct clutch drum for damage. If damage is indicated, install a new direct clutch drum.
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