Intermediate Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

NOTE: Clutch plate quantity is model dependent based on engine displacement:

4.6L engine (Explorer, Mountaineer, Sport Trac, F-150)
- Four friction plates
- Four steel plates
5.4L engine (Expedition, Navigator, F-150)
- Five friction plates
- Five steel plates

Remove the T6 thrust bearing.

Fig 1: Locating T6 Thrust Bearing
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Remove the intermediate clutch plate snap ring.

Fig 2: Locating Intermediate Clutch Plate Snap Ring
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Remove the intermediate clutch plates.

Fig 3: Locating Intermediate Clutch Plates
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Using the Clutch Spring Compressor 307-525, remove and discard the intermediate clutch return spring retainer.

Fig 4: Removing Intermediate Clutch Return Spring Retainer
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Remove the intermediate clutch return spring top plate.

Fig 5: Locating Intermediate Clutch Return Spring Top Plate
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Remove the intermediate clutch return spring.

Fig 6: Locating Intermediate Clutch Return Spring
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Applying a slight amount of air to the port, remove the intermediate clutch piston.

Fig 7: Locating Intermediate Clutch Piston
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Remove and discard the inner and outer intermediate clutch piston O-ring seals.

Fig 8: Removing Inner And Outer Intermediate Clutch Piston O-Ring Seals
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