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Direct (3, 5, R) Clutch

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The direct clutch is a drive clutch that transfers power from the direct/O/D  clutch hub assembly to the rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly. The direct clutch is applied in 3rd and 5th gears and reverse.

Hydraulic pressure from the regulator valve in the valve body pushes the direct clutch piston against the direct clutch pack to apply the clutch. The input shaft and direct/O/D  clutch hub assembly transfers torque to the rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly as a result of the clutch being applied.

Direct (3, 5, R) Clutch Cutaway View 

Fig 1: Cutaway View Of Direct (3, 5, R) Clutch
G06278143Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Direct (3, 5, R) Clutch Exploded View 

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Direct (3, 5, R) Clutch
G06278144Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION

Item Part Number Description
1 7C122 Direct clutch cylinder snap ring
2 7F283 Direct clutch cylinder
3 7A262 Direct clutch piston
4 7F235 Direct clutch piston return spring
5 7C099 Direct clutch piston seals
6 7G384 Direct/Overdrive (O/D) clutch hub
7 7F213 Input shaft
8 7B070 Direct clutch wave spring
9 7B164 Direct (3, 5, R) clutch assembly
10 7B066 Direct clutch pressure plate
11 7D483 Direct clutch snap ring
12 7A019 Rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly