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Forward Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

  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.
    2. Fig 1: Sun Gear Retaining Ring In Forward Clutch Assembly
    GF0022598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the forward clutch pack snap ring.
    3. Fig 2: Forward Clutch Pack Snap Ring
    GF0022599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Inspect the drum, friction plates and steel plates for damage.
  3. Remove the steel and friction forward clutch plates. 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.
    4. Fig 3: Checking Drum & Plates
    GF0022600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The bottom of the special tool will need to be installed from the back side of the forward clutch assembly.
  4. Install the special tool under the forward clutch drum.
    5. Fig 4: Special Tool
    GF0022601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The bottom of the special tool will need to be installed from the back side of the forward clutch assembly.
  5. Using the special tool, slightly collapse the balance dam to gain access to the retaining ring. Remove the retaining ring.
    6. Fig 5: Balance Dam Retaining Ring
    GF0022602Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Prior to removing the balance dam, make an identifying mark on the balance dam and the center part of the housing. This is for correct alignment during the assembly.
    7. Fig 6: Marking Balance Dam & Center Part Of Housing
    GF0022603Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the balance dam.
    8. Fig 7: Balance Dam
    GF0022604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the balance dam.
    9. Fig 8: Balance Dam O-Ring Seal
    GF0022605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the forward clutch return spring.
    10. Fig 9: Forward Clutch Return Spring
    GF0022606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the forward clutch piston.
    11. Fig 10: Forward Clutch Piston
    GF0022607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove and discard the inner and outer piston O-ring seals.
    12. Fig 11: Inner & Outer Piston O-Ring Seals
    GF0022608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the sun gear from the planet assembly.
    13. Fig 12: Locating Sun Gear
    GF0022609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the bearing from the sun gear.
    14. Fig 13: Sun Gear Bearing
    GF0022610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Inspect the sun gear and bearing for damage. Install new components if damage is indicated.
    15. Fig 14: Sun Gear & Bearing
    GF0022611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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