Reverse Clutch: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the No. 2 forward clutch bearing.

Fig 1: Identifying No. 2 Forward Clutch Bearing

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Remove the reverse clutch selective retaining ring.

Fig 2: Locating Reverse Clutch Pressure Plate Retainer Snap Ring

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Remove the reverse clutch pack.

Fig 3: Locating Reverse Clutch Pack

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Using the special tools, compress the reverse clutch piston spring.

Fig 4: Compressing Reverse Clutch Piston Spring Using Special Tools

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Remove the reverse clutch piston spring retaining ring.

Fig 5: Locating Reverse Clutch Piston Spring Retaining Ring

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Remove the reverse clutch piston spring pressure ring.
1. Remove the reverse clutch piston spring.
2. Remove the reverse clutch piston spring pressure ring.

Fig 6: Identifying Reverse Clutch Piston Spring Pressure Ring

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NOTE: To ease reverse clutch piston removal, it may be necessary to apply air pressure to the reverse clutch drum. Block the opposite hole.

Remove the reverse clutch piston.

Fig 7: Locating Reverse Clutch Drum Hole

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Remove the reverse clutch piston inner and outer seals.

Fig 8: Locating Reverse Clutch Piston Inner And Outer Seals

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