Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The low/reverse clutch plate quantity is model dependent on engine size. Check the clutch plate quantity charts in specifications for the correct clutch plate quantity. Failure to install the correct clutch plate quantity will result in transmission failure.

NOTE: The low/reverse clutch plates are installed in the case during the transmission assembly procedure.

Using the Clutch Spring Compressor, remove and discard the low/reverse clutch return spring retainer.

Fig 1: Removing Low/Reverse Clutch Return Spring Retainer
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Remove and discard the low/reverse clutch return spring retainer.

Fig 2: Locating Low/Reverse Clutch Return Spring Retainer
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Remove the low/reverse clutch return spring.

Fig 3: Locating Low/Reverse Clutch Return Spring
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Apply a slight amount of air to the port, remove the low/reverse clutch piston from the low/reverse clutch drum.

Fig 4: Locating Low/Reverse Clutch Piston From Low/Reverse Clutch Drum
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Remove and discard the low/reverse outer piston O-ring seal.

Fig 5: Locating Low/Reverse Outer Piston O-Ring Seal
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Remove and discard the low/reverse drum O-ring seal.

Fig 6: Locating Low/Reverse Drum O-Ring Seal
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