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Front Brake & Coast Clutch Drum Assembly: Disassembly

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Brake & Coast Clutch Drum Assembly Components
G02152839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: If new plates are being used, they should be soaked in clean transmission fluid for at least 30 minutes before assembly.
    CAUTION: This is a select fit ring. See assembly procedure if installation of a new ring or clutch plate is required.
    Fig 2: Removing Coast Clutch Retaining Ring & Pressure Plate
    G02152840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the coast clutch pressure plate.
    1. Remove the coast clutch retaining ring.
    2. Remove the coast clutch pressure plate.
    2. CAUTION: If new clutch plates are being used, they should be soaked in clean transmission fluid for at least 30 minutes before assembly.
    CAUTION: Coast clutch friction plates are directional. Note direction of grooves for installation.
    Fig 3: Removing Coast Clutch Disc Pack
    G02152841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the coast clutch disc pack.
    • Inspect for wear, install new as necessary.
    3. WARNING: Use caution when releasing tool pressure on the rear clutch piston spring. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: Do not fully compress the special tool or damage to the spring retainer can occur.
    Fig 4: Removing Coast Clutch Piston Retaining Ring
    G02152842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tool, remove the coast clutch piston retaining ring.
  4. Relieve the direct clutch spring tension and remove the special tool.
  5. Remove the coast clutch piston springs.
    1. Remove the coast clutch piston spring retainer.
    2. Remove the (20) clutch piston springs.
    Fig 5: Removing Coast Clutch Piston Springs & Retainer
    G02152843Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. WARNING: Air pressure must not exceed 138 kPa (20 psi). Wear safety glasses when using compressed air, and make sure drum is facing down as shown. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    Fig 6: Applying Air Pressure To Hole In Drum To Remove Coast Clutch Piston
    G02152844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the coast clutch piston.
    • Apply air pressure to the hole in the drum to remove coast clutch piston while blocking other hole with finger.
  7. Remove the coast clutch piston inner seal and the coast clutch piston outer seal.
    • Clean and install new as necessary.
    Fig 7: Removing Coast Clutch Piston Inner Seal & Coast Clutch Piston Outer Seal
    G02152845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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