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Low-Intermediate Clutch Cylinder: Assembly

  1. Using the special tool, install the new rear lube oil transfer tube seals.
    Fig 1: Installing New Rear Lube Oil Transfer Tube Seals Using Special Tool (307-315)
    G04710253Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Lightly coat all the seals and surfaces with petroleum jelly.
    Fig 2: Installing Low/Intermediate Clutch Piston And Seal Using Special Tool (307-311)
    G04710254Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the low/intermediate clutch piston and seal using the low/intermediate clutch piston protector.
  3. Install the low/intermediate clutch support and spring assembly.
    Fig 3: Locating Low-Intermediate Clutch Support And Spring Assembly
    G04710255Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: Do not fully compress the clutch spring retainer.
    Fig 4: Installing Snap Ring Using Special Tool (307-015)
    G04710256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tool, install the snap ring.
    5. CAUTION: Make sure the locking tabs are snapped over the retainer.
    Fig 5: Locating Plastic Spring Retainer Washer
    G04710257Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the No. 15 plastic spring retainer washer.
    6. NOTE: The lip on the bearing goes over the hub. Use petroleum jelly to hold the bearing in place.
    Fig 6: Locating Rear Sun Gear Thrust Bearing And Race
    G04710258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the rear sun gear thrust bearing and race.
  7. Install the No. 16 final drive gear thrust assembly.


  1. Using the special tool, install the new rear lube oil transfer tube seals.
    Fig 1: Installing New Rear Lube Oil Transfer Tube Seals Using Special Tool (307-315)
    G04710274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Lightly coat all the seals and surfaces with petroleum jelly.
    Fig 2: Installing Low/Intermediate Clutch Piston And Seal Using Special Tool (307-311)
    G04710275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the low/intermediate clutch piston and seal using the low/intermediate clutch piston protector.
  3. Install the low/intermediate clutch support and spring assembly.
    Fig 3: Locating Low-Intermediate Clutch Support And Spring Assembly
    G04710276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: Do not fully compress the clutch spring retainer.
    Fig 4: Installing Snap Ring Using Special Tool (307-015)
    G04710277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tool, install the snap ring.
    5. CAUTION: Make sure the locking tabs are snapped over the retainer.
    Fig 5: Locating Plastic Spring Retainer Washer
    G04710278Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the No. 15 plastic spring retainer washer.
    6. NOTE: The lip on the bearing goes over the hub. Use petroleum jelly to hold the bearing in place.
    Fig 6: Locating Rear Sun Gear Thrust Bearing And Race
    G04710279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the rear sun gear thrust bearing and race.
  7. Install the No. 16 final drive gear thrust assembly.
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