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Forward Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Remove the sun gear from the forward clutch assembly.
    • With a small screwdriver or a suitable pick inserted into the sun gear, push on the retaining ring in 3 places while lifting up on the sun gear to remove.
  2. Fig 1: Locating Sun Gear
    GF0022762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the forward clutch pack snap ring.
  4. Fig 2: Locating Forward Clutch Pack Snap Ring
    GF0022763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Inspect the forward clutch drum and the friction and steel plates for damage. Install new components as necessary.
  5. Remove and inspect the forward clutch steel and friction plates.
    • If the plates are damaged, install a new forward clutch assembly.
    • If no damage is indicated, the forward clutch may be reassembled.
  6. Fig 3: Locating Forward Clutch Steel And Friction Plates
    GF0022764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The bottom of the special tool will need to be installed from the back side of the forward clutch assembly.
  7. Install the special tool under the forward clutch drum.
  8. Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (307-015)
    GF0045154Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The bottom of the special tool will need to be installed from the back side of the forward clutch assembly.
  9. Using the special tools, slightly collapse the balance dam to gain access to the retaining ring. Remove the retaining ring.
  10. Fig 5: Identifying Special Tools (307-015 And 307-525)
    GF0045155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Prior to removing the balance dam, make an identifying mark on the balance dam and the center part of the housing. This is for correct alignment during the assembly.
  12. Fig 6: Marking Balance Dam & Housing
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  13. Remove the balance dam.
  14. Fig 7: Locating Balance Dam
    GF0022767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the balance dam.
  16. Fig 8: Balance Dam O-Ring Seal
    GF0022605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the forward clutch return spring.
  18. Fig 9: Forward Clutch Return Spring
    GF0022606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the forward clutch into the front pump to remove the forward clutch piston. Apply a small amount of shop air to remove the piston.
  20. Fig 10: Locating Forward Clutch Into Front Pump
    GF0022768Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove and discard the inner and outer piston O-ring seals.
  22. Fig 11: Inner & Outer Piston O-Ring Seals
    GF0022608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the sun gear from the planet assembly.
  24. Fig 12: Locating Sun Gear Into Planet Assembly
    GF0022609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the T1 bearing from the sun gear.
  26. Fig 13: Sun Gear Bearing
    GF0022769Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Inspect the sun gear and T1 bearing for damage. Install new components as necessary.
  28. Fig 14: Checking Sun Gear & Bearing
    GF0022770Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.