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Front Brake and Coast Clutch Drum Assembly: Disassembly

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    CAUTION: This is a select fit ring. See ASSEMBLY  if installation of a new ring or clutch plate is required.
  1. Remove the coast clutch pressure plate.
    1. Remove the coast clutch retaining ring.
    2. Remove the coast clutch pressure plate.
      Fig 1: Removing Coast Clutch Pressure Plate
      G03975306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. CAUTION: Coast clutch friction plates are directional. Note direction of grooves for installation.
  2. Remove the coast clutch disc pack.
    • Inspect for wear, install new as necessary.
      Fig 2: Removing Coast Clutch Disc Pack
      G03975307Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. WARNING: Use caution when releasing tool pressure on the rear clutch piston spring. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: Do not fully compress the special tool or damage to the spring retainer can occur.
    Fig 3: Removing Coast Clutch Piston Retaining Ring
    G03975308Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tool, remove the coast clutch piston retaining ring.
  4. Relieve the direct clutch spring tension and remove the special tool.
  5. Remove the coast clutch piston springs.
    1. Remove the coast clutch piston spring retainer.
    2. Remove the (20) clutch piston springs.
      Fig 4: Removing Coast Clutch Piston Springs
      G03975309Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. WARNING: Air pressure must not exceed 138 kPa (20 psi). Wear safety glasses when using compressed air and make sure drum is facing down as shown. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  6. Remove the coast clutch piston.
    • Apply air pressure to the hole in the drum with finger to remove coast clutch piston while blocking other hole.
      Fig 5: Applying Air Pressure To Hole In Drum To Remove Coast Clutch Piston
      G03975310Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the coast clutch piston inner seal and the coast clutch piston outer seal.
    Fig 6: Removing Coast Clutch Piston Inner Seal And Coast Clutch Piston Outer Seal
    G03975311Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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