Forward Clutch Cylinder: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The forward clutch hub may remain in the shell during disassembly.

Remove the forward clutch hub and the No. 3 forward clutch hub front bearing.

Fig 1: Locating Forward Clutch Hub & No. 3 Forward Clutch Hub Front Bearing

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NOTE: To aid handling, the forward clutch assembly may be set in the extension housing or a hole in the work bench.

Remove the forward clutch pack selective retaining ring.

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Pack Retaining Ring

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Remove the following components.
- Remove the pressure plate.
- Remove the clutch pack.
- Remove the pressure spring.

Fig 3: Identifying Pressure Plate, Clutch Pack And Pressure Spring

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CAUTION: Apply only enough pressure to release pressure on the retaining ring. If too much pressure is applied, the spring may break.

Using the special tool, remove the forward clutch retaining ring.

Fig 4: Removing Forward Clutch Retaining Ring Using Special Tool

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Slowly release the press and remove the forward clutch from the press.
Remove the forward clutch retainer and the return spring.

Fig 5: Locating Forward Clutch Retainer And Return Spring

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NOTE: Air pressure may be required to remove the forward clutch piston.

Remove the forward clutch piston.

Fig 6: Identifying Forward Clutch Piston

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Remove the inner and outer forward clutch piston seals.

Fig 7: Identifying Inner And Outer Forward Clutch Piston Seals

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NOTE: The seals are solid seals, however, when installing new seals use scarf-cut seals.

Remove the forward clutch input shaft seals.

Fig 8: Locating Forward Clutch Input Shaft Seals

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Make sure the check ball in the clutch cylinder is free and clean. Check for correct seating.

Fig 9: Checking Ball In Clutch Cylinder For Correct Seating

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