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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.
      Fig 1: Identifying Direct Clutch Pressure Plate And Direct Clutch Retaining Ring
      G04691489Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the direct clutch disc pack.
    • Inspect and install new friction plates if worn, damaged or overheated.
      Fig 2: Locating Direct Clutch Disc Pack
      G04691490Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. WARNING: After removing the retaining ring, use care when releasing the pressure on the springs. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: Do not fully compress the special tool or damage to the spring retainer may occur.
    Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (307-015) And Direct Clutch Piston Retaining Ring
    G04691491Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tool, remove the direct clutch piston retaining ring.
  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.
      Fig 4: Identifying Direct Clutch Piston Spring Retainer And Direct Clutch Piston Springs
      G04691492Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. WARNING: Air pressure must not exceed 138 kPa (20 psi). Wear safety glasses when using compressed air, and make sure the drum is facing down as shown. Failure to follow these instructions may result in 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.
      Fig 5: Locating Drum Air Hole
      G04691493Courtesy 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.
      • Clean the components as necessary.
        Fig 6: Identifying Direct Clutch Piston Inner And Outer Seal
        G04691494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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