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Low-Intermediate Clutch Cylinder: Disassembly

  1. Remove the No. 15 rear sun gear thrust bearing and race.
  2. Fig 1: No. 15 Rear Sun Gear Thrust Bearing & Race
    GF0020378Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the No. 15 low/intermediate clutch retainer washer.
  4. Fig 2: No. 15 Low/Intermediate Clutch Retainer Washer
    GF0020379Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not fully compress the clutch spring retainer.
  5. Using the special tool, remove the snap ring.
  6. Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring Using Special Tool (307-015)
    GF0020380Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the low/intermediate clutch support and spring assembly.
  8. Fig 4: Low/Intermediate Clutch Support And Spring Assembly
    GF0020381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the No. 16 final drive gear thrust washer.
  10. Fig 5: Identifying Final Drive Gear No. 16 Thrust Washer
    GF0020382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: To prevent injury, wear eye protection when using pressurized air.
    NOTE: The seal is part of the piston and is serviced as an assembly.
  11. Using an air nozzle, apply 40 psi of regulated air to the low/intermediate apply port to remove the piston and seal assembly.
  12. Fig 6: Applying Air Pressure To Low/Intermediate Apply Port
    GF0020383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Use care not to damage any machined surfaces.
  13. Using the special tools, remove the rear lube oil transfer tube seal.
  14. Fig 7: Removing Rear Lube Oil Transfer Tube Seal Using Special Tool (303-D015), (100-001) And (303-D010)
    GF0020384Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If the bushing is worn or the fluid passage is blocked, a new rear planet support should be installed.
  15. Repair as required.
  16. Fig 8: Rear Planet Support Bushing
    GF0020385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.