Direct (3, 5, R) Clutch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The direct clutch is a drive clutch that transfers power from the direct/O/D hub and shaft assembly to the rear sun gear. The direct clutch is applied in 3rd and 5th gear and reverse.
Hydraulic pressure from the regulator valve in the valve body pushes the direct clutch piston against the direct clutch pack to apply the clutch. The input shaft transfers torque to the rear planetary sun gear as a result of the clutch being applied.
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7H076 | Snap ring - direct clutch cylinder |
| 2 | 7F281 | Direct clutch cylinder |
| 3 | 7F254 | Direct clutch piston |
| 4 | 7G298 | Return spring - direct clutch piston |
| 5 | - | Direct clutch piston seals |
| 6 | 7J251 | Input shaft (part of direct/Overdrive (O/D) clutch assembly) |
| 7 | 7H095 | Direct clutch friction plates |
| 8 | 7H136 | Direct clutch wave spring |
| 9 | 7G475 | Direct clutch steel plates |
| 10 | 7B477 | Direct clutch pressure plate |
| 11 | 7H233 | Direct clutch snap ring |
| 12 | 7D062 | Rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly |