Direct Clutch System

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For direct clutch (3, 5, R) operation, REFER to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - 6F35 or MECHANICAL SYSTEM - 6F35 .

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item	Part Number	Description
1	7C122	Direct clutch cylinder snap ring
2	7F283	Direct clutch cylinder
3	7A262	Direct clutch piston
4	7E235	Direct clutch piston return spring
5	7C099	Direct clutch piston seals
6	7G384	Direct/Overdrive clutch hub
7	7F213	Input shaft
8	7B070	Direct clutch wave spring
9	7B164	Direct (3, 5, R) clutch assembly
10	7B066	Direct clutch pressure plate
11	7D483	Direct clutch snap ring
12	7A019	Rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly

DIRECT CLUTCH SYSTEM

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch does not apply	Solenoid filter blocked to SSB	CLEAN or REPLACE the solenoid body filter screen. REFER to MAIN CONTROL - OVERHAUL .
	SSB mechanically stuck OFF	INSTALL a new SSB . REFER to SOLENOIDS .
	Direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve stuck OFF	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY .
	SSB SIG, C35R, C35R SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - 6F35 .
	REV SUPPLY/DRIVE 2 to C35R SUP check ball missing/damaged	REMOVE the main control and INSPECT the check ball missing/damage. REFER to MAIN CONTROL - OVERHAUL .
	C35R supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission cover and support tower passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - 6F35 .
	Rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly	INSPECT the sun gear and shell for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to TRANSMISSION - OVERHAUL .
	Direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction plates	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to MECHANICAL SYSTEM - 6F35 .
	Direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston seal leakage	INSTALL a new direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston and seals. REFER to MECHANICAL SYSTEM - 6F35 .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch always applied	Solenoid filter or seal damaged at SSB	REFER to MAIN CONTROL - OVERHAUL .
	SSB mechanically stuck ON	INSTALL a new SSB . REFER to SOLENOIDS .
	Direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve stuck ON	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve and bias spring. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to MAIN CONTROL - OVERHAUL .
	SSB SIG, C35R, C35R SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control and separator plate passages for leakage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - 6F35 .
	Rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly	INSPECT the sun gear and shell for damage that would prevent free rotation. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to TRANSMISSION - OVERHAUL .
	Direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction plates	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to MECHANICAL SYSTEM - 6F35 .
	Direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston return spring.	INSPECT the return spring for damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to MECHANICAL SYSTEM - 6F35 .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch delayed/soft/slipping apply	Incorrect Solenoid Body Strategy programmed into TCM	REFER to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY DOWNLOAD .
	Solenoid filter or seal damaged at SSB	REFER to MAIN CONTROL - OVERHAUL .
	SSB mechanically sticking	INSTALL a new SSB . REFER to SOLENOIDS .
	Direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve sticking	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to MAIN CONTROL - OVERHAUL .
	Direct (3, 5, R) clutch boost valve stuck ON	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch boost valve and bias spring. If bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to MAIN CONTROL - OVERHAUL .
	SSB SIG, C35R, C35R SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - 6F35 .
	REV SUPPLY/DRIVE 2 to C35R SUP check ball missing/damaged	REMOVE the main control and INSPECT the check ball missing/damage. REFER to MAIN CONTROL - OVERHAUL .
	C35R supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission cover and support tower passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - 6F35 .
	Direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction plates	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to MECHANICAL SYSTEM - 6F35 .
	Direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston seal leakage	INSTALL a new direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston and seals. REFER to MECHANICAL SYSTEM - 6F35 .
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch harsh apply	Incorrect Solenoid Body Strategy programmed into the TCM	REFER to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY DOWNLOAD .
	SSB mechanically sticking	INSTALL a new SSB . REFER to SOLENOIDS .
	Direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve sticking	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch regulator valve and bias spring. If bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to MAIN CONTROL - OVERHAUL .
	Direct (3, 5, R) clutch boost valve sticking	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch boost valve and bias spring. If bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control. REFER to MAIN CONTROL - OVERHAUL .
	SSB SIG, C35R, C35R SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - 6F35 .
	Direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction plates	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3, 5, R) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to MECHANICAL SYSTEM - 6F35 .
	Direct (3, 5, R) clutch piston return spring	INSPECT the return spring for proper installation and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to MECHANICAL SYSTEM - 6F35 .