Intermediate Brake and Direct Clutch Drum Assembly: Assembly
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- Install the new direct clutch piston inner seal and the direct clutch piston outer seal.
- Install the direct clutch piston into the special tool.
- Inspect the intermediate brake and direct clutch drum and components for the following:
- Intermediate brake and direct clutch band surface for scoring.
- Clutch piston bore and the piston inner and outer bearing surfaces for scoring.
- The fluid passages for obstructions. All fluid passages must be clean and free of debris.
- Inspect the clutch plates for wear, scoring and fit on the clutch hub serrations. Install new plates that are badly scored, worn or do not fit freely in the hub serrations.
- Inspect the direct clutch pressure plate for scores on the clutch plate bearing surface. Check the clutch release springs for distortion.
- Verify that the intermediate brake and direct clutch drum check ball is clean and free of foreign material.
- Carefully remove the direct clutch piston from the special tool.
- Install the direct clutch piston.
- Position the direct clutch piston in the intermediate brake and direct clutch drum.
- Push down evenly around the piston circumference.
- Install the direct clutch piston spring retainer and the 20 direct clutch piston springs.
- Install the direct clutch piston springs.
- Place the direct clutch piston spring retainer on the direct clutch piston springs.
- Using the special tool, install the direct clutch piston retaining ring.
- Relieve the direct clutch spring tension and remove the special tool.
- When installing new friction plates, the word "TOP" should face up. If reusing plates, grooves must be installed clockwise. Install the direct clutch disc pack.
- Install the steel clutch plates and friction clutch plates in alternating order starting with a steel clutch plate.
- Install the direct clutch pressure plate.
- Install the direct clutch pressure plate.
- Install the original direct clutch retaining ring on the direct clutch disc pack.
- Check the operation using compressed air.
- Apply air pressure to the hole in the drum while blocking the other hole with a finger.
- Push down on direct clutch disc pack and check gap between the direct clutch retaining ring and the direct clutch pressure plate with a feeler gauge.
- If specifications do not match, use a select fit direct clutch retaining ring to match specifications and verify with a feeler gauge.
DIRECT CLUTCH
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
DIRECT CLUTCH RETAINING RING THICKNESS CHARTPart Number Thickness Diameter mm In mm In E860126-S 1.37 0.0539 130.1 5.122 E860127-S 1.73 0.0681 130.1 5.122 E860128-S 2.08 0.0819 130.1 5.122 E860129-S 2.44 0.0961 130.1 5.122
- If specifications do not match, use a select fit direct clutch retaining ring to match specifications and verify with a feeler gauge.
CAUTION:
The lip seals must be positioned as shown. Care must be taken to prevent rollover of the lip seal.
NOTE:
Use new seals to help prevent seal failures.
CAUTION:
Lubricate the direct clutch piston inner and outer seals with clean automatic transmission fluid.
CAUTION:
Care must be taken to prevent damage to the seals during installation.
WARNING:
After removing the retaining ring, use care when releasing the pressure on the springs. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
Do not fully compress the special tool or damage to the spring retainer may occur.
CAUTION:
The direct clutch friction plates are directional and must be installed with grooves pointing clockwise (I.D. to O.D.) and the word "TOP" facing up.
CAUTION:
If new plates are used, they should be soaked in clean automatic transmission fluid before assembly.
NOTE:
If new steel plates are being installed, make sure to use the correct steel plates. Use 2.14 mm (0.08 in) steel plates.
CAUTION:
The retaining ring is a select fit.
WARNING:
Air pressure must not exceed 138 kPa (20 psi). Wear safety glasses when using compressed air. Make sure the drum is facing down as shown. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
NOTE:
The direct clutch piston must apply with air pressure and release when the air is removed.