Forward Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

NOTE: Clutch plate quantity is model dependent based on engine displacement:

4.6L engine (Explorer, Mountaineer, Sport Trac, F-150)
- Four friction plates
- Five steel plates
5.4L engine (Expedition, Navigator, F-150)
- Five friction plates
- Six steel plates

If the T2 thrust bearing is on the forward clutch assembly, remove it from the forward clutch assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying T2 Thrust Bearing
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Remove the front planetary carrier and sun gear from the forward clutch assembly.
- With a small screwdriver or a suitable pick inserted into the front planetary assembly, push on the retaining ring in 4 places while lifting up on the front planetary assembly.
Fig 2: Removing Front Planetary Carrier And Sun Gear From Forward Clutch Assembly
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Remove the forward clutch pack snap ring.

Fig 3: Locating Forward Clutch Pack Snap Ring
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NOTE: Inspect the forward clutch drum and the friction and steel plates for damage. Install new components as necessary.

Remove and inspect the forward clutch steel and friction plates.
- If the plates are damaged, install a new forward clutch assembly.
- If no damage is indicated, the forward clutch may be reassembled.
Fig 4: Locating Forward Clutch Steel And Friction Plates
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For correct alignment during assembly, make an identifying mark on the balance dam and the center part of the housing.

Fig 5: Locating Identifying Mark On Balance Dam And Center Part Of Housing
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NOTE: The bottom of the Clutch Spring Compressor 307-525 will need to be installed from the back side of the forward clutch assembly.

Using the Clutch Spring Compressor 307-525, slightly collapse the balance dam to gain access to the retaining ring and remove the retaining ring.

Fig 6: Identifying Clutch Spring Compressor 307-525
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Remove the balance dam.

Fig 7: Locating Balance Dam
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Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the balance dam.

Fig 8: Locating O-Ring Seal
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Remove the forward clutch return spring.

Fig 9: Locating Forward Clutch Return Spring
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Install the forward clutch on the front pump to remove the forward clutch piston. Apply a small amount of shop air to remove the piston.

Fig 10: Removing Forward Clutch Piston
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Remove and discard the inner and outer piston O-ring seals.

Fig 11: Identifying Inner And Outer Piston O-Ring Seals
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Remove the sun gear from the planet assembly.

Fig 12: Locating Sun Gear
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NOTE: The T1 thrust bearing may have stuck to the sun gear when it was removed.

Remove the T1 bearing from the planetary carrier.

Fig 13: Removing T1 Bearing From Planetary Carrier
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Remove the transmission fluid collector plate from the front planetary carrier.

Fig 14: Removing Transmission Fluid Collector Plate From Front Planetary Carrier
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Clean and inspect the components of the forward clutch assembly for damage and install new components as necessary.