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Direct Clutch Cylinder: Disassembly

  1. Remove the direct one-way clutch assembly.
    1. Remove the direct one-way clutch assembly.
    2. Remove the direct clutch cylinder thrust washer.
    Fig 1: Identifying Direct Clutch Cylinder Thrust Washer And Direct One-Way Clutch Assembly
    G04710167Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Disassemble, clean and inspect the direct one-way clutch, inner and outer races.
    Fig 2: Locating Direct One-Way Clutch, Inner And Outer Races
    G04710168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: The circular depressions on the top of the nylon cage must be visible when installed on the inner race or the transaxle may be incorrectly assembled.
    NOTE: Outer race must rotate clockwise.
    Fig 3: Locating Direct One-Way Clutch, Inner And Outer Races
    G04710169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Assemble the one-way clutch.
  4. Using the special tool, remove the intermediate and direct clutch hub seal.
    Fig 4: Removing Intermediate And Direct Clutch Hub Seal Using Special Tool (100-010)
    G04710170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. CAUTION: Check for wear on inner splines of friction plates. Install new plates if worn.
    Fig 5: Identifying Intermediate Clutch Pack
    G04710171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the intermediate clutch pack.
    1. Remove the snap ring.
    2. Remove the clutch pressure plate.
    3. Remove the clutch pack.
    6. CAUTION: Do not allow the special tool to bottom out on the piston.
    Fig 6: Removing Snap Ring Using Special Tool (307-015)
    G04710172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tool, compress the clutch spring and remove the snap ring.
  7. Remove the direct clutch return spring.
    Fig 7: Locating Direct Clutch Return Spring
    G04710173Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: The seal is part of the piston and is serviced as an assembly. Make sure that the check ball in the piston moves freely.
    Fig 8: Locating Piston And Seal Assembly
    G04710174Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the piston and seal assembly.
  9. Separate the piston and seal assembly from the apply ring.
    Fig 9: Separating Piston And Seal Assembly From Apply Ring
    G04710175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Using the special tool, remove the inner piston seal.
    Fig 10: Removing Inner Piston Seal Using Special Tool (100-010)
    G04710176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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