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Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) Clutch

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The forward clutch is a brake clutch that holds the front sun gear and shell assembly. The forward clutch is applied in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears.

Hydraulic pressure from the regulator valve in the valve body pushes the forward clutch piston against the forward clutch pack to apply the clutch. The front sun gear and shell assembly is held stationary to the transaxle case as a result of the clutch being applied.

Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) Clutch Cutaway View 

Fig 1: Cutaway View Of Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) Clutch
G06278147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) Clutch Exploded View 

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) Clutch
G06278148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION

Item Part Number Description
1 7005 Transaxle case
2 7L328 Center support
3 7A262 Forward clutch piston
4 7B070 Forward clutch piston return spring
5 7H365 Forward clutch piston return spring snap ring
6 7B070 Forward clutch wave spring
7 7B164 Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch
8 7B066 Forward clutch pressure plate
9 7D483 Forward clutch snap ring
10 7A019 Front sun gear and shell assembly