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Items 9 and 10: Direct and Overdrive Piston Outer and Inner Seal Ring Assembly Note

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    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.
    Fig 1: Installing Direct Clutch Piston Inner Seal And Outer Seal
    G03182215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the new direct clutch piston inner seal and the direct clutch piston outer seal.
  2. CAUTION: Care must be taken to prevent damage to the seals during installation.
    Fig 2: Installing Direct Clutch Piston
    G03182216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Lubricate the seals with transmission fluid before installing. Using the special tool, install the direct clutch piston.