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Forward/Overdrive Clutch Assembly - Disassembly: Disassembly

  1. 1.

    Position the forward/overdrive clutch assembly in the Clutch End Play Gauge 307-555.
GFD31050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 2.

    Index-mark the direct clutch outer shell snap ring gap location to the side of the forward clutch hub using a suitable paint marker.

    1. 1.

      Index mark

    1. 2.

      Snap ring gap
GFD31051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    NOTE: Compress the snap ring out of the groove 180 degrees from the snap ring gap or damage to the forward clutch hub can occur.

    Using a suitable tool, remove and discard the direct clutch outer shell retaining ring by compressing the snap ring 180 degrees from the snap ring gap.

    1. 1.

      Snap ring gap

    1. 2.

      180 degrees from the snap ring gap
GFD31052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    Remove and discard the direct clutch hub.
GFD31053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    Remove the forward clutch and sun shaft assembly.
GFD31054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    NOTE: The bearing may stick in the forward clutch drum.

    Remove the intermediate shaft bearing.

GFD31055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    Remove the intermediate shaft assembly.
GFD31056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    If the T3 thrust bearing stuck to the intermediate shaft assembly, remove it from the intermediate shaft assembly. If the T3 thrust bearing is on the overdrive clutch, remove it from the overdrive clutch assembly.
GFD31057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

    Remove the overdrive clutch pack from the forward clutch pack.
GFD31058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY