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Coast Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Remove the retaining ring.
    Fig 1: Removing Retaining Ring
    G03908531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the coast clutch pressure plate and the clutch plates.
    Fig 2: Removing Coast Clutch Pressure Plate And Clutch Plates
    G03908532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Inspect the overdrive one-way clutch for damage to the plastic cage, springs, and rollers. Replace as necessary. Remove the overdrive one-way clutch.
    Fig 3: Removing Overdrive One-Way Clutch
    G03908533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tool, remove the coast clutch return spring.
    1. Remove the retaining ring.
    2. Remove the return spring.
    Fig 4: Removing Return Spring
    G03908534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the coast clutch piston and seal assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Coast Clutch Piston And Seal Assembly
    G03908535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. NOTE: If the teeth and or bushing are damaged, a new sun gear will need to be installed.
    Fig 6: Removing Sun Gear
    G03908536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. If required, use an arbor press to remove the sun gear.
  8. NOTE: If the shows any signs of damage, install a new coast clutch cylinder.
    Fig 7: Inspecting Coast Clutch Assembly
    G03908537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Inspect the coast clutch assembly.
    1. Inspect the bushing.
    2. Inspect the No. 1 thrust washer.
    3. Inspect the lube hole.
  10. Inspect the one-way clutch inner race.
    1. Inspect the coast clutch hub overdrive OWC inner race.
    2. Inspect all the sealing surfaces.
    3. Inspect the sun gear splines.
    Fig 8: Inspecting One-Way Clutch Inner Race
    G03908538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. For vehicles equipped with power take-off (PTO), inspect the bearing for damage. If the bearing is damaged, install a new coast clutch cylinder.
    Fig 9: Inspecting The Bearing For Damage
    G03908539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. NOTE: If the coast clutch cylinder shows any signs of damage, install a new coast clutch cylinder.
    Fig 10: Inspecting Coast Clutch Hub One-Way Clutch Inner Race
    G03908540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. For vehicles equipped with power take-off (PTO), inspect the one-way clutch inner race.
    1. Inspect the coast clutch hub one-way clutch inner race.
    2. Inspect the power take-off ring gear teeth for damage.
    3. Inspect all sealing surfaces, and lube hole.
    4. Inspect the sun gear splines.