Coast Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the No. 5 thrust bearing.

Fig 1: Locating No. 5 Thrust Bearing

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Remove the retaining ring and remove the center shaft.

Fig 2: Locating Retaining Ring

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Remove the overdrive planetary No. 4 thrust bearing.

Fig 3: Identifying Overdrive Planetary No. 4 Thrust Bearing

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Remove the retaining ring.

Fig 4: Locating Retaining Ring

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Remove the coast clutch pressure plate one-way clutch (OWC) (mechanical diode) assembly and the clutch plates.

Fig 5: Locating Clutch Pressure Plate

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Using the special tool, remove the coast clutch return spring retaining ring.

Fig 6: Removing Coast Clutch Return Spring Retaining Ring

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Remove the coast clutch return spring.

Fig 7: Locating Coast Clutch Return Spring

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Remove and discard the coast clutch piston and seal assembly.

Fig 8: Removing Coast Clutch Piston And Seal Assembly

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NOTE: If the teeth and/or bushing are damaged, a new sun gear will need to be installed.

If required, use an arbor press to remove the sun gear.

Fig 9: Identifying Sun Gear

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NOTE: If the coast clutch cylinder assembly shows any signs of damage, install a new coast clutch cylinder.

Inspect the coast clutch cylinder assembly.
- Inspect the bushing.
- Inspect the No. 1 thrust washer mating surface.
- Inspect the lube hole.

Fig 10: Identifying Coast Clutch Cylinder Assembly

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NOTE: If the coast clutch hub shows any signs of damage, install a new coast clutch hub.

Inspect the OWC inner race.
Remove and discard the retaining bolts for the coast clutch hub. Separate the 2 halves.

Fig 11: Locating Coast Clutch Hub And Bolts

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Inspect the planet gears for damage. If any damage is found, install a new overdrive planet.

Fig 12: Identifying Planet Gears

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