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Reverse Clutch: Assembly: Notes

    NOTE: The lip on the seal faces toward the bottom of the cylinder.
    Fig 1: Installing Reverse Clutch Piston Inner Seal
    G01308908Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install new reverse clutch piston inner seal.
    2. NOTE: The lip on the seal faces toward the bottom of the cylinder.
    Fig 2: Installing Reverse Clutch Piston Outer Seal
    G01308909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install new reverse clutch piston outer seal.
  3. Using the special tool, install the reverse clutch piston.
    Fig 3: Installing Reverse Clutch Piston
    G01308910Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the reverse clutch support and spring.
    Fig 4: Installing Reverse Clutch Support And Spring
    G01308911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. CAUTION: Do not fully compress the spring retainer.
    Fig 5: Installing Snap Ring
    G01308912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the special tool, install the snap ring.
  6. Install the reverse clutch pressure plate retainer snap ring.
    1. Install the wave spring.
    2. Install the clutch pack.
    3. Install the reverse clutch pressure plate.
    4. Install the reverse clutch pressure plate retaining snap ring.
      Fig 6: Installing Reverse Clutch Pressure Plate Retainer Snap Ring
      G01308913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. WARNING: To prevent injury, wear eye protection when using pressurized air.
    NOTE: Be sure the shop air is dry and regulated at 276 kPa (40 psi).
    Fig 7: Applying Air Pressure To Clutch Assembly
    G01308914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Apply air pressure to the clutch assembly and check for correct operation.
    8. NOTE: Measure the clearance using the special tool. Take two readings 180 degrees apart, and determine the average of the two readings.
    Fig 8: Measuring Clearance
    G01308915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, measure the clearance.
  9. If the clearance is not within specification selective retaining rings are available. Check the clearance after installing the correct selective retaining ring.
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