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Reverse Clutch: Disassembly

  1. Remove the reverse clutch pressure, friction and steel plates.
    1. Remove the retaining ring.
    2. Remove the plates.
      Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Ring And Plates
      G04652941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tool, remove the reverse clutch piston return spring retainer ring and retainer.
    Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (307-015)
    G04652942Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the reverse clutch piston return spring.
    Fig 3: Locating Reverse Clutch Piston Return Spring
    G04652943Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the reverse clutch piston assembly.
    Fig 4: Locating Reverse Clutch Piston Assembly
    G04652944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: If damage is found to the reverse clutch piston seals, install a new reverse clutch piston.
  5. Inspect the seal bore in drum, inner and outer seals.
    Fig 5: Locating Inner And Outer Seals
    G04652945Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.