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Low/Reverse Clutch

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The low/reverse clutch is a brake clutch that holds the low OWC  which is splined to the rear planetary carrier. The low/reverse clutch is applied in manual LOW, REVERSE and 1st gear up to 6 km/h (4 mph).

Hydraulic pressure from the regulator valve in the valve body pushes the low/reverse clutch piston against the low/reverse clutch pack to apply the clutch. The rear planetary carrier is held stationary to the transaxle case as a result of the clutch being applied.

Low/Reverse Clutch Cutaway View 

Fig 1: Cutaway View Of Low/Reverse Clutch
G06278149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Low/Reverse Clutch Exploded View 

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Low/Reverse Clutch
G06278150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION

Item Part Number Description
1 7005 Transaxle case
2 7A089 Low One-Way Clutch (OWC)
3 7D491 Rear planetary carrier
4 7B066 Low/reverse clutch pressure plate
5 7B164 Low/reverse clutch
6 7E085 Low/reverse clutch wave spring
7 7C122 Low/reverse clutch piston return spring snap ring
8 7B070 Low/reverse clutch piston return spring
9 7D402 Low/reverse clutch piston
10 7L328 Center support