Overdrive (O/D) Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the Overdrive (O/D) clutch assembly in the Clutch End Play Gauge and remove the T3 thrust bearing.

Fig 1: Positioning Overdrive (O/D) Clutch Assembly In Clutch End Play Gauge
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Remove the O/D clutch pack snap ring.

Fig 2: Locating O/D Clutch Pack Snap Ring
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Remove the O/D clutch pack.

Fig 3: Locating O/D Clutch Pack
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Using the Spring Washer Compressor and a press, remove and discard the O/D clutch balance piston retaining ring.

Fig 4: Removing O/D Clutch Balance Piston Retaining Ring
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Remove the O/D clutch balance piston.

Fig 5: Locating O/D Clutch Balance Piston
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Remove the O/D clutch return spring.

Fig 6: Locating O/D Clutch Return Spring
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Remove the O/D clutch apply piston.

Fig 7: Locating O/D Clutch Apply Piston
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Remove and discard the outer O-ring seal on the O/D clutch balance piston.

Fig 8: Removing Outer O-Ring Seal On O/D Clutch Balance Piston
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Remove and discard both the inner (one large and one small) O-ring seals on the O/D clutch apply piston.

Fig 9: Removing Inner O-Ring Seals On O/D Clutch Apply Piston
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Remove and discard the 3 scarf cut seals.

Fig 10: Removing Scarf Cut Seals

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