Overdrive Brake and Coast Clutch Drum Assembly: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the coast clutch pressure plate.
- Remove the coast clutch retaining ring.
- Remove the coast clutch pressure plate.
- Remove the coast clutch disc pack.
- Inspect for wear, install a new pack as necessary.
- Using the special tool, remove the coast clutch piston retaining ring.
- Relieve the coast clutch spring tension and remove the special tool.
- Remove the coast clutch piston springs.
- Remove the coast clutch piston retainer.
- Remove the clutch piston springs.
- Remove the coast clutch piston.
- Apply air pressure to the hole in the drum to remove the coast clutch piston while blocking the other hole with a finger.
- Remove and discard the coast clutch piston inner seal and the coast clutch piston outer seal.
WARNING:
While removing or installing the retaining ring, slowly release tool pressure on clutch piston springs. Failure to follow this instruction may cause the assembly to separate forcefully, resulting in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Do not fully compress the special tool or damage to the spring retainer may occur.
WARNING:
When using compressed air, never let air pressure exceed 138 kPa (20 psi) and always wear safety glasses. Compressed air may cause foreign material or parts to become airborne. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.