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Overdrive/Direct Clutch Assembly: Assembly

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  1. Clean and inspect the O/D  /direct clutch assembly for damage or excessive wear and install new components as necessary.
  2. Install new direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston seals and lubricate the seals with petroleum jelly.
    Fig 1: Locating Direct Clutch Piston Seals
    G07444402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the direct (3, 5, R) clutch wave spring.
    Fig 2: Locating Direct Clutch Wave Spring
    G07444403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Soak the direct (3, 5, R) clutch pack in clean automatic transmission fluid.
    Fig 3: Identifying Direct Clutch Pack
    G07444404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the direct (3, 5, R) clutch assembly and pressure plate.
    Fig 4: Identifying Direct Clutch Assembly
    G07444405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the direct (3, 5, R) clutch snap ring.
    1. Using a suitable tool, compress the snap ring.
    2. Lift the direct (3, 5, R) clutch so that the snap ring is in the groove of the pressure plate.
    3. Release the tension on the snap ring.
      Fig 5: Installing Direct Clutch Snap Ring
      G07444406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. NOTE: Install the direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston return spring with the flat side facing down.
    Fig 6: Locating Direct Clutch Piston Return Spring
    G07444407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston return spring.
  9. Lubricate a new direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston with petroleum jelly and install the piston.
    Fig 7: Remove/Install Overdrive Clutch, Balance Piston And Direct Clutch Compressor
    G07444408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the direct (3, 5, R) clutch cylinder.
    Fig 8: Locating Direct Clutch Cylinder
    G07444409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. NOTE: Only compress the direct clutch piston return spring far enough to take the tension from the direct clutch cylinder off the snap ring. If the piston is compressed too far, the piston alignment tab may be broken off.
  12. Install the Overdrive Clutch, Balance Piston and Direct Clutch Compressor 307-589/2 and Forward/Intermediate Spring Compressor 307-584/2 on the direct (3, 5, R) clutch cylinder. Using a press, compress the direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston return spring, and install the snap ring.
    1. Do not contact the O/D  /direct clutch hub and shaft assembly with the direct (3, 5, R) clutch cylinder.
    2. Install the snap ring.
      Fig 9: Remove/Install Snap Ring Using Special Tools
      G07444410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the Overdrive Clutch, Balance Piston and Direct Clutch Compressor 307-589/2 and Forward/Intermediate Spring Compressor 307-584/2.
    Fig 10: Remove/Install Overdrive Clutch, Balance Piston And Direct Clutch Compressor
    G07444411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install 2 new seals on the O/D  (4, 5, 6) clutch piston and lubricate the seals with petroleum jelly.
    Fig 11: Installing Seals On O/D Clutch Piston
    G07444412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install a new O/D  (4, 5, 6) clutch piston inner seal and lubricate the seal with petroleum jelly.
    Fig 12: Installing O/D Clutch Piston Inner Seal
    G07444413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Position the O/D  (4, 5, 6) clutch piston in place.
    Fig 13: Locating O/D Clutch Piston
    G07444414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Using the Overdrive Clutch, Balance Piston, and Direct Clutch Compressor 307-589/1, install the O/D  (4, 5, 6) clutch piston into the O/D  /direct clutch assembly by hand.
    Fig 14: Installing O/D Clutch Piston Into O/D /Direct Clutch Assembly
    G07444415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. NOTE: Holes face up on the O/D  (4, 5, 6) clutch piston return spring.
    Fig 15: Identifying O/D Piston Return Spring
    G07444416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the O/D  (4, 5, 6) clutch piston return spring.
  20. Lubricate the seals on a new balance piston and position the piston in place.
    Fig 16: Locating Seals On Balance Piston And Position
    G07444417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the Overdrive Clutch, Balance Piston and Direct Clutch Compressor 307-589/1 and Forward/Intermediate Spring Compressor 307-584/2 on the balance piston.
    Fig 17: Installing Overdrive Clutch, Balance Piston And Direct Clutch Compressor
    G07444418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Using a press, compress the O/D  (4, 5, 6) clutch return spring and install the snap ring.
    Fig 18: Remove/Install Snap Ring Using Special Tools
    G07444419Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the Overdrive Clutch, Balance Piston and Direct Clutch Compressor 307-589/1 and Forward/Intermediate Spring Compressor 307-584/2.
    Fig 19: Removing Overdrive Clutch, Balance Piston And Direct Clutch Compressor
    G07444420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the No. 2 thrust bearing.
    Fig 20: Locating No. 2 Thrust Bearing
    G07444421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the O/D  (4, 5, 6) clutch hub.
    Fig 21: Identifying O/D Clutch Hub
    G07444422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Soak the O/D  (4, 5, 6) clutch pack in clean automatic transmission fluid.
    Fig 22: Identifying O/D Clutch Pack
    G07444423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the O/D  (4, 5, 6) clutch pack.
    Fig 23: Locating O/D Clutch Pack
    G07444424Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install the O/D  (4, 5, 6) clutch pressure plate.
    Fig 24: Locating O/D Clutch Pressure Plate
    G07444425Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the O/D  (4, 5, 6) clutch snap ring.
    Fig 25: Locating O/D Clutch Snap Ring
    G07444426Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the input shaft.
    Fig 26: Identifying Input Shaft
    G07444427Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. While holding the input shaft in place, install the snap ring.
    Fig 27: Locating Input Shaft Snap Ring
    G07444428Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Position the O/D  /direct clutch assembly in the transaxle case, install Dial Indicator Gauge With Holding Fixture 100-002 or a suitable dial indicator and position the plunger on the O/D  (4, 5, 6) clutch pressure plate. Apply 483 kPa (70 psi) of air pressure to the O/D  (4, 5, 6) clutch piston port while recording the clutch pack clearance on the Dial Indicator. The clearance should be between 0.950 mm (0.037 in) and 1.778 mm (0.07 in). If the clearance is out of range, check the O/D  (4, 5, 6) clutch pack for correct installation. If the O/D  (4, 5, 6) clutch pack is correctly installed, install a new O/D  (4, 5, 6) clutch pack.
    Fig 28: Positioning O/D/Direct Clutch Assembly In Transaxle Case And Applying Compressed Air
    G07444429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Position the plunger on one of the top direct (3, 5, R) clutch plate tabs. Apply 483 kPa (70 psi) of air pressure to the direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston port while recording the clutch pack clearance on Dial Indicator Gauge With Holding Fixture 100-002. The clearance should be between 0.412 mm (0.016 in) and 1.728 mm (0.068 in). If the clearance is out of range, check the direct (3, 5, R) clutch pack for correct installation. If the direct (3, 5, R) clutch pack is correctly installed, install a new direct (3, 5, R) clutch pack.
    Fig 29: Positioning Plunger On Top Direct Clutch Plate Tabs And Applying Compressed Air
    G07444430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Remove Dial Indicator Gauge With Holding Fixture 100-002, O/D  /direct clutch assembly and the No. 1 O/D  /direct clutch assembly thrust bearing.
    Fig 30: Removing Dial Indicator Gauge With Holding Fixture 100-002
    G07444431Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.