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Item 1: Retaining Ring Assembly Note

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    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.
    Fig 1: Locating Hole In Drum
    G03182208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Air check the assembly.
    • Apply air pressure to the hole in the drum while blocking the other hole with a finger to make sure that a correct piston seal has been established.
  2. Check the coast clutch disc pack free play.
    1. Push down on the coast pressure plate.
    2. Check clearance between the coast clutch retaining ring and coast pressure plate. Clearance should be 1.3-2.0 mm (0.051-0.079 in). If clearance is not within the specification, install a correct coast clutch retaining ring that will provide the correct free play adjustment.
    COAST CLUTCH RETAINING RING SPECIFICATIONS

    Part 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
    Fig 2: Checking Coast Clutch Disc Pack Free Play
    G03182209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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