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Direct Clutch Assembly And Intermediate Brake Drum: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the intermediate one-way clutch outer race, and inspect for damage.
    Fig 1: Removing Intermediate One-Way Clutch Outer Race
    G01539199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the top end cap and the intermediate one-way clutch. Inspect the sprags, cage, and top end cap for excessive wear or damage.
    Fig 2: Removing Top End Cap And Intermediate One-Way Clutch
    G01539200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the bottom end cap and inspect for damage.
    Fig 3: Removing Bottom End Cap
    G01539201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the No. 7 intermediate one-way clutch thrust washer.
    Fig 4: Removing No. 7 Intermediate One-Way Clutch Thrust Washer
    G01539202Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the direct clutch pressure plate retaining ring.
    Fig 5: Removing Direct Clutch Pressure Plate Retaining Ring
    G01539203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: Tag the parts for identification during installation.
    Fig 6: Removing Direct Clutch Pressure Plate And Clutch Pack
    G01539204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not fully compress the return springs or the spring may break.
    Fig 7: Removing Direct Clutch Return Spring Retaining Ring Using Special Tool
    G01539205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the direct clutch pressure plate and the clutch pack.

    Using the special tool, remove the direct clutch return spring retaining ring. Remove the tool.

  7. Remove the direct clutch return spring assembly.
    Fig 8: Removing Direct Clutch Return Spring Assembly
    G01539206Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the direct clutch piston.
    Fig 9: Removing Direct Clutch Piston
    G01539207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the special tool, remove the direct clutch piston inner and outer seals.
    Fig 10: Removing Direct Clutch Piston Inner And Outer Seals Using Special Tool
    G01539208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Inspect the clutch cylinder thrust surfaces, piston bore, and clutch plate splines for scores, burrs or wear. Install a new clutch cylinder if it is badly scored or damaged.
  11. Check the fluid passage in the clutch cylinder for obstructions. Clean out all fluid passages. Inspect clutch piston for scores and replace, if necessary. Inspect the check balls for freedom of movement.
  12. Check the clutch release spring for distortion and cracks. Install a new spring if it is distorted or cracked.
  13. Inspect the friction clutch plates, steel clutch plates, and clutch pressure plate for worn or scored surfaces. Install new parts that are scored, burred or burnt.
  14. Check the clutch plates for flatness and wear on the clutch hub splines. Discard any plate that does not slide freely on the splines or that is not flat.
  15. Check the clutch hub thrust surfaces for scores and the clutch hub splines for wear. Install new parts that are worn.
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