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Direct Clutch: Disassembly

  1. Remove the direct clutch pressure, friction and steel plates.
    1. Remove the retaining ring.
    2. Remove the plates.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Ring And Plates
    GF0039858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the Spring Washer Compressor, remove the selective snap ring.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Spring Washer Compressor
    GF0039859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the direct clutch balance piston.
    4. Fig 3: Locating Direct Clutch Balance Piston
    GF0039860Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the direct clutch return spring.
    5. Fig 4: Locating Direct Clutch Return Spring
    GF0039861Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If damage is found on the direct clutch piston seals, install a new direct clutch piston.
  5. Remove and inspect the direct clutch piston.
    6. Fig 5: Locating Direct Clutch Piston Bore Surfaces
    GF0039862Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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