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Items 3 and 4: Coast Clutch External Steel and Internal Friction Plates Assembly Note

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    CAUTION: Coast clutch friction plates are directional and must be installed with grooves clockwise (ID to OD). The word "TOP" should face up.
    CAUTION: If new clutch plates are being used, they should be soaked in clean automatic transmission fluid before assembly.
    Fig 1: Installing Friction Plates
    G03182206Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. When installing friction plates, the word "TOP" should face up. If reusing plates, grooves must be installed clockwise. Install the coast clutch disc pack.
  2. Install the two steel clutch plates and two friction clutch plates in an alternating order, starting with a steel clutch plate.
    Fig 2: Installing Steel Clutch Plates And Friction Clutch Plates
    G03182207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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