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Intermediate Clutch Cylinder: Assembly: Notes

  1. Clean and inspect the intermediate clutch cylinder. Install the intermediate clutch piston inner seal.
    Fig 1: Installing Intermediate Clutch Piston Inner Seal
    G01308880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: Lightly coat all the seals and surfaces with petroleum jelly.
    Fig 2: Installing Intermediate Clutch Piston
    G01308881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the intermediate clutch piston.
  4. Install the intermediate clutch support and spring.
    Fig 3: Installing Intermediate Clutch Support And Spring
    G01308882Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the special tool.
    Fig 4: Installing Special Tool
    G01308883Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tool, install the intermediate clutch balance piston and seal assembly.
    Fig 5: Installing Intermediate Clutch Balance Piston And Seal Assembly
    G01308884Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. CAUTION: Do not fully compress the intermediate clutch spring retainer.
    Fig 6: Installing Snap Ring
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  8. Using the special tool, compress the intermediate clutch return spring and install the snap ring.
  9. Install the intermediate clutch pack.
    1. Install the clutch pack.
    2. Install the pressure plate.
    3. Install the snap ring.
      Fig 7: Installing Intermediate Clutch Pack
      G01308886Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Using the special tool, measure the clearance between the retaining ring and the clutch cylinder lip.
    Fig 8: Measuring Clearance Between Retaining Ring And Clutch Cylinder Lip
    G01308887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. If the clearance is not within specification, selective retaining rings are available. Check the clearance after installing the correct selective retaining ring.