E Clutch: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the transmission assembly. Refer to: Transmission .
- Using the special tool, install the transmission on a bench. Use Special Service Tool: 307-003 (T57L-500-B) Holding Fixture, Transmission.
- Remove the special tool. Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.
- Using the special tool, remove the torque converter. Use Special Service Tool: 307-091 Handle, Torque Converter.
- A new or remanufactured torque converter must be installed if one or more of the following statements are true:
- The sealing surface has a groove worn from the seal.
- A torque converter malfunction has been determined based on complete diagnostic procedures.
- The torque converter stud or studs, threaded pads, impeller hub or bushing are damaged.
- The torque converter exhibits external discoloration (due to overheating).
- There is evidence of water or antifreeze contamination.
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NOTE: Note the location of the bolts and studbolts for assembly.
Remove the bolts and studbolts and the transmission fluid pan.
- Bolts
- Studbolts
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NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket can be reused if not damaged.NOTE: Note the location of the alignment tabs.
Remove the transmission fluid pan gasket.
- Remove the transmission fluid level indicator and plug assembly.
Auto-Start-Stop vehicles
- Remove the bolt and the transmission fluid auxiliary pump tube.
- Remove and discard the transmission fluid auxiliary pump tube seal.
- Disconnect the transmission fluid auxiliary pump electrical connector.
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NOTE: If the transmission fluid was contaminated from a catastrophic failure, replace the transmission fluid auxiliary pump.
Remove the bolts and the transmission fluid auxiliary pump.
All vehicles
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NOTE: The transmission fluid filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is indicated.
Remove the 71 mm and 20 mm bolts and the transmission fluid filter.
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NOTE: The transmission fluid filter seal will either come off with the transmission fluid filter or it will be stuck in the pump.
Remove the transmission fluid filter seal.
- Disconnect the main control main electrical connector.
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- Remove the 68 mm bolts and the main control assembly.
- Check to see if the main control-to-transmission fluid pump seal is attached to the main control.
- Unlock and disconnect the speed sensors.
- Intermediate Speed Sensor A (ISSA)
- TSS sensor
- Intermediate Speed Sensor B (ISSB)
- OSS sensor
- Remove the speed sensors.
- Intermediate Speed Sensor A (ISSA)
- TSS sensor
- Intermediate Speed Sensor B (ISSB)
- OSS sensor
- Remove the bolts and the transmission fluid pump.
- Rotate the transmission to a vertical position. Remove and discard the front support assembly bolts.
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NOTE: Be careful not to contact the transmission fluid pump drive gear, or damage to the gear can occur.
Using a prybar, pry the front support assembly out of the transmission case and remove the front support assembly.
- Remove and discard the front support-to-case seal.
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- Remove the torque converter hub seal snap ring.
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NOTE: When removing the torque converter hub seal. Use care not to scratch the front support cover sealing surface.
Remove and discard the torque converter hub seal.
- Using the special tools and a floor crane, remove the clutch and planetary assembly. Use Special Service Tool: 307-651 Bracket, Pump Remover/Installer., 307-651-01 Adapter for 307-651 (Super Sub Assembly Lifting).
- Remove the (T9) thrust bearing.
- Remove the A clutch assembly. If the clutch plates are not excessively worn or damaged, they can be reused.
- Using a magnet, remove the selective shim and the (T3) thrust bearing. Use the General Equipment: Magnet
- Remove and discard the input shaft front Teflon® seals.
- Remove one side of the No. 1 planetary carrier snap ring.
- Flip the clutch and planetary assembly over with the input shaft through a hole in the bench. Remove the No. 1 planetary carrier snap ring and remove the clutch and planetary container cylinder.
- Remove the (T8) thrust bearing.
- Remove the E clutch and input shaft assembly.
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NOTE: Pry up from the 2 tabs to prevent the bearing from separating.
Remove the (T6) thrust bearing.
- Remove the snap ring and the No. 3 ring gear.
- Remove the rear No. 3 ring gear snap ring.
- Remove the input shaft and the E clutch from No. 4 shell and sun gear.
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NOTE: Pry up from the 2 tabs to prevent the bearing from separating.
Remove the (T7) thrust bearing.
- Remove the snap ring and remove the input shaft from the E clutch assembly.
- Remove and discard the input shaft-to-sun gear No. 3 shaft Teflon® seals.
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NOTE: The input shaft may contain D-ring or O-ring E clutch seals, depending on the production level of the transmission.
Remove and discard the input shaft D-ring or O-ring seals.
- Remove and discard the input shaft Teflon® seal.
- Clean and inspect the input shaft.
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NOTE: Do not compress the balance dam too far or damage to the E clutch hub can occur. Only compress the E clutch hub far enough to remove the retainer.
Using the special tool and a press, compress the E clutch balance dam and remove the retainer. Use Special Service Tool: 307-741 Spring Compressor, F Clutch. Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
- Pry the E clutch piston and balance dam upward and remove the piston and balance dam from the E clutch hub.
- Remove the E clutch balance dam and discard the E clutch piston.
- E clutch balance dam
- E clutch piston
- Remove and discard the E clutch balance dam outer seal.
- Remove the E clutch piston return spring.
- Remove the E clutch assembly. Inspect the clutch plates for excessive wear or damage. If the clutch plates are excessively worn or damaged replace as necessary. If the clutch plates are not excessively worn or damaged, they can be reused.
- Remove and discard the E clutch piston and balance dam inner seals.
- Clean and inspect the E clutch hub.