Clutches - Direct

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

For component location, refer to DISASSEMBLED VIEWS in this section.

The direct clutch is a multi-disc clutch made up of steel and friction plates.

The direct clutch is applied with hydraulic pressure and disengaged by return springs and the exhaust of the hydraulic pressure.
It is housed in the direct clutch drum.
During 4th, 5th, and reverse gear application, the direct clutch is applied transferring torque from the forward clutch cylinder to the direct clutch drum.
This action causes the forward sun gear to drive the pinions of the low/reverse planetary carrier.