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Direct Clutch Drum Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Remove the direct clutch retaining ring and the direct clutch pressure plate.
    1. Remove the direct clutch retaining ring.
    2. Remove the direct clutch pressure plate.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Direct Clutch Pressure Plate & Clutch Retaining Ring
    GF0010209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the direct clutch disc pack.
    • Inspect and install new friction plates if worn, damaged or overheated.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Direct Clutch Disc Pack
    GF0015619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: While removing or installing the retaining ring, slowly release tool pressure on clutch piston springs. Failure to follow this instruction may cause the assembly to separate forcefully, resulting in serious personal injury.
    CAUTION: Do not fully compress the special tool or damage to the spring retainer may occur.
  3. Using the special tool, remove the direct clutch piston retaining ring.
    4. Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (307-015) And Direct Clutch Piston Retaining Ring
    GF0010211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Relieve the direct clutch spring tension and remove the special tool.
  5. Remove the direct clutch piston spring retainer and the direct clutch piston springs.
    1. Remove the direct clutch piston spring retainer.
    2. Remove the direct clutch piston springs.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Direct Clutch Piston Spring Retainer On Direct Clutch Piston Springs
    GF0010212Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: When using compressed air, never let air pressure exceed 138 kPa (20 psi) and always wear safety glasses. Compressed air may cause foreign material or parts to become airborne. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
  6. Using compressed air, remove the direct clutch piston from the direct clutch drum.
    • Apply air pressure to the hole in the drum while blocking the other hole with a finger.
    7. Fig 5: Locating Drum Air Pressure Apply Hole
    GF0015620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove and discard the direct clutch piston inner and outer seal.
    1. Remove and discard the direct clutch piston inner seal.
    2. Remove and discard the direct clutch piston outer seal.
    3. Clean the components as necessary.
    8. Fig 6: Identifying Direct Clutch Piston Inner & Outer Seal
    GF0010214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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