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Forward Clutch: Assembly

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  1. Thoroughly clean all parts in solvent and blow dry with moisture-free compressed air.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Forward Clutch Piston Outer Seal & Inner Seal
    GF0010228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install new forward clutch piston seals.
    1. Install the forward clutch piston outer seal.
    2. Install the forward clutch cushion spring.
    3. Install the forward clutch piston inner seal.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools (307-052, 307-051)
    GF0010231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Lubricate the forward clutch piston inner and outer seal with clean automatic transmission fluid.
  3. Install lip seal protector tools on the forward clutch piston.
    1. Install the special tool to the forward clutch piston outer seal.
    2. Install the special tool to the forward clutch piston inner seal.
    4. CAUTION: Care must be taken to prevent damage to the seals.
  4. Install the forward clutch piston into the forward clutch cylinder, then remove the special tools.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Forward Clutch Piston Spring Retainer
    GF0010232Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the 15 forward clutch piston springs and the forward clutch piston spring retainer.
    1. Install the 15 forward clutch piston springs.
    2. Install the forward clutch piston spring retainer.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (307-015) And Forward Clutch Piston Spring Retaining Ring
    GF0010225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not fully depress the special tool or damage to the spring retainer can occur.
  6. Using the special tool, install the forward clutch piston spring retaining ring.
    7. Fig 5: Installing Grooves Pointing Counterclockwise & Word TOP Facing Up
    GF0010233Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: The forward clutch friction plates are directional and must be installed with grooves pointing counterclockwise (I.D. to O.D.) and the word TOP facing up. Improper installation can result in transmission damage.
    NOTE: If new plates are used, they should be soaked in clean automatic transmission fluid before assembly.
  7. When installing friction plates, the word TOP should face up. If reusing plates, grooves must be installed counterclockwise. Install the direct clutch disc pack.
    8. Fig 6: Identifying Forward Clutch Disc Pack
    GF0010224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the steel clutch plates and friction clutch plates (quantity model dependent) in alternating order starting with a steel clutch plate.
    9. Fig 7: Identifying Forward Clutch Pressure Plate & Original Selective Retaining Ring
    GF0010234Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The retaining ring is a select fit.
  9. Install the forward clutch pressure plate and the original selective retaining ring.
    1. Install the forward clutch pressure plate.
    2. Install the forward clutch retaining ring.
    10. Fig 8: Identifying Forward Clutch Piston, Forward Clutch Cylinder And Left Port
    GF0010235Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: When using compressed air, never let air pressure exceed 138 kPa (20 psi) and always wear safety glasses. Compressed air may cause foreign material or parts to become airborne. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
  10. Air check the forward clutch piston.
    1. Place the forward clutch cylinder with forward clutch piston facing down.
    2. Install the transmission center support on the forward clutch cylinder.
    3. Apply air pressure to the left port of the center support.
    11. Fig 9: Checking Gap Between Forward Clutch Retaining Ring & Forward Clutch Pressure Plate
    GF0010236Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Check forward clutch disc pack free play.
    1. Press down on forward clutch disc pack.
    2. Using a feeler gauge, check the gap between the forward clutch retaining ring and the forward clutch pressure plate.
    • If the clearance is not within specifications, install the correct size retaining ring.
      Part Number Thickness Diameter
      E860115 1.37 mm
      (0.0539 in)      		 125.1 mm
      (4.925 in)
      E8660116 1.73 mm
      (0.0681 in)      		 125.1 mm
      (4.925 in)
      E860117-S 2.08 mm
      (0.0819 in)      		 125.1 mm
      (4.925 in)
      E860118-S 2.44 mm
      (0.0961 in)      		 125.1 mm
      (4.925 in)
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