Overdrive Brake and Coast Clutch Drum Assembly: Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the new coast clutch piston inner and outer seal.
- Verify the check ball is free to move.
- Using the special tool, install the coast clutch piston.
- Lubricate the seals with transmission fluid.
- Install the coast clutch piston springs.
- Install the coast clutch piston springs.
- Install the coast clutch spring retainer.
- Using the special tool, install the coast clutch piston spring retainer ring.
- When installing friction plates, the word TOP should face up. If reusing plates, grooves must be installed clockwise. Install the coast clutch disc pack.
- Install the 2 steel clutch plates and 2 friction clutch plates in alternating order starting with a steel clutch plate.
- Install the coast clutch pressure plate.
- Install the coast clutch pressure plate.
- Install the original coast clutch retaining ring.
- Air check the assembly.
- Apply air pressure to the hole in the drum while blocking the other hole with a finger.
- Check the coast clutch disc pack free play.
- Push down on the coast pressure plate.
- Check clearance between the coast clutch retaining ring and coast pressure plate. Clearance should be 1.3-2.0 mm (0.051-0.079 in). If clearance is not within the specification, install a correct coast clutch retaining ring that will provide the correct free play adjustment.
Part Number Thickness Diameter mm Inch mm Inch E860126-S 1.37 0.0539 130.1 5.122 E860127-S 1.73 0.0681 130.1 5.122 E860128-S 2.08 0.0819 130.1 5.122 E860129-S 2.44 0.0961 130.1 5.122
CAUTION:
The lip seals must be positioned as shown. Care must be taken to prevent rollover of the lip seal.
CAUTION:
Care must be taken to prevent damage to the seals during installation.
CAUTION:
Do not fully compress the special tool or damage to the coast clutch piston spring retainer may occur.
CAUTION:
Coast clutch friction plates are directional and must be installed with grooves clockwise (ID to OD). The word TOP should face up, otherwise transmission damage can occur.
CAUTION:
If new clutch plates are being used, they should be soaked in clean automatic transmission fluid before assembly, otherwise transmission damage can occur.
NOTE:
The retaining ring is select fit.
WARNING:
When using compressed air, never let air pressure exceed 138 kPa (20 psi) and always wear safety glasses. Compressed air may cause foreign material or parts to become airborne. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.