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Forward Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Forward Clutch Assembly (A Clutch)
G03929326Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the sun gear from the forward clutch assembly.
    • With a small screwdriver inserted into the sun gear push on the retaining ring in 3 places, while lifting up on the sun gear to remove.
    Fig 2: Removing Sun Gear From Forward Clutch Assembly
    G03929327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the forward clutch pack snap ring.
    Fig 3: Removing Forward Clutch Pack Snap Ring
    G03929328Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. NOTE: Inspect the forward clutch drum, friction plates and steel plates for damage. No new components are installed at this time. If new components are required, a new forward clutch assembly is required.
    Fig 4: Removing Forward Clutch Plates
    G03929329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the forward clutch plates, steel and friction. Inspect the steel and friction plates for damage. If damage is indicated, a new forward clutch assembly will be required.
    • If no damage is indicated the forward clutch can be re-assembled.