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Forward GEARTRAIN: Assembly

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  1. Install the forward clutch cylinder thrust bearing (No. 5) on the forward clutch cylinder assembly.
    • Use petroleum jelly to hold the forward clutch cylinder thrust bearing (No. 5) in place.
    Fig 1: Installing Forward Clutch Cylinder Thrust Bearing
    G02152908Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the forward clutch cylinder assembly into the intermediate brake and direct clutch drum assembly.
    Fig 2: Installing Forward Clutch Cylinder Assembly Into Intermediate Brake & Direct Clutch Drum Assembly
    G02152909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the forward ring gear hub thrust bearing (No. 6A) with the tabs facing up.
    Fig 3: Installing Forward Ring Gear Hub Thrust Bearing
    G02152910Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the forward clutch thrust washer (No. 6B) into the forward ring gear hub.
    • Use petroleum jelly to hold the forward clutch thrust washer (No. 6B) in place.
    Fig 4: Installing Forward Clutch Thrust Washer Into Forward Ring Gear Hub
    G02152911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Make sure the forward ring gear hub thrust bearing (No. 6A) and forward clutch thrust washer (No. 6B) are inside the forward ring gear.
    Fig 5: Installing Forward Ring Gear Into Forward Clutch Cylinder
    G02152912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the forward ring gear into the forward clutch cylinder.
    6. CAUTION: Black oxidized color of thrust bearing must face up towards the planetary assembly.
    Fig 6: Installing Forward Planetary Thrust Bearing Into Forward Ring Gear
    G02152913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the forward planetary thrust bearing (No. 7) into the forward ring gear.
    7. NOTE: The forward planetary assembly is serviced with a 6 pinion assembly in all applications.
    Fig 7: Installing Forward Planetary Assembly Into Forward Ring Gear
    G02152914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the forward planetary assembly into the forward ring gear.
    8. NOTE: There is not a bushing inside the forward sun gear or washer on the back of the input shell.
    NOTE: If the sun gear or input shell is damaged carry out the following steps. If not, install the input shell and forward sun gear assembly into planetary gearset.
    NOTE: Make sure the forward sun gear aligns with the forward planetary assembly. Ensure the input shell aligns with the intermediate brake and direct clutch.
    Fig 8: Inspecting Sun Gear & Input Shell For Damage Or Wear
    G02152915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Inspect sun gear and input shell for damage or wear. If sun gear or input shell are damaged, install new as necessary. Install the input shell and forward sun gear assembly into planetary gearset.
  9. Remove the rear retaining ring, sun gear and the retaining ring from the sun gear.
    1. Remove the rear retaining ring.
    2. Remove the sun gear.
    Fig 9: Removing Rear Retaining Ring, Sun Gear & Retaining Ring From Sun Gear
    G02152916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the front retaining ring from the sun gear.
    Fig 10: Removing Front Retaining Ring From Sun Gear
    G02152917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install a new retaining ring onto the sun gear.
    Fig 11: Installing Retaining Ring Onto Sun Gear
    G02152918Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the sun gear into the input shell.
    Fig 12: Installing Sun Gear Into Input Shell
    G02152919Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install a new rear retaining ring.
    Fig 13: Installing Rear Retaining Ring
    G02152920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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