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Items 4 and 3: Direct Clutch External Spline Steel and Internal Spline Friction Plates Assembly Note

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    CAUTION: The direct clutch friction plates are directional and must be installed correctly. Alternate the internally splined (clockwise) and the externally splined (counterclockwise) clutch plates.
    CAUTION: If new plates are used, they should be soaked in clean automatic transmission fluid before assembly.
    Fig 1: Installing Internally Splined (Clockwise) And The Externally Splined (Counterclockwise) Clutch Plates
    G03182218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. When installing friction plates, alternate the internally splined (clockwise) and the externally splined (counterclockwise) clutch plates. Install the direct clutch disc pack.
  2. Install the friction plates. Alternate the internally splined (clockwise) and the externally splined (counterclockwise) clutch plates, starting with an externally splined (counterclockwise) clutch plate.
    Fig 2: Installing Direct Clutch Disc Pack
    G03182219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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