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Overdrive Clutch Assembly: Assembly

  1. Install a new outer O-ring seal on the overdrive clutch balance piston.
    2. Fig 1: Overdrive Clutch Balance Piston O-Ring Seal
    GF0022626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install 2 new inner O-ring seals on the overdrive clutch apply piston.
    3. Fig 2: Overdrive Clutch Apply Piston O-Ring Seals
    GF0022627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the overdrive clutch apply piston into the drum with the O-ring seals and the 3 pads facing down toward the drum.
    4. Fig 3: Overdrive Clutch Apply Piston
    GF0022625Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The fingers on the return spring are facing down toward the piston.
  4. Install the overdrive clutch return spring.
    5. Fig 4: Overdrive Clutch Return Spring
    GF0022624Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The cone shape of the balance piston must face up when installed correctly.
  5. Install the overdrive clutch balance piston.
    6. Fig 5: Overdrive Clutch Balance Piston
    GF0022623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tool, install the overdrive clutch balance piston retaining ring.
    7. Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool
    GF0022622Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. If removed, install the overdrive clutch thrust washer.
    8. Fig 7: Locating Overdrive Clutch Thrust Washer
    GF0022621Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Before assembly, soak the new clutch plates in clean automatic transmission fluid.
  8. Install the new overdrive clutch plates, starting with the wave spring then a steel plate and alternating between friction and steel plates, and ending with the pressure plate on the top.
  9. Install the overdrive clutch pack snap ring.
    10. Fig 8: Locating Overdrive Clutch Pack Snap Ring
    GF0022619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the overdrive clutch assembly into the special tool.
    11. Fig 9: Identifying Special Tool
    GF0022629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. With the dial indicator set at zero, lift up on the steel pressure plate so it is against the select fit snap ring. Record this reading as reading A.
  12. Rotate the overdrive clutch assembly 180 degrees from the opening of the snap ring, take a second reading and record this reading as reading B.
    Description Reading
    Reading A  
    Reading B  
    Add reading A to reading B for a total end clearance  
    Divide the total reading by 2 for an average end clearance  
    13. NOTE: If the final measurement is not within specification, install a new snap ring until the correct specification is achieved.
    • 5.4L engine - 0.50-0.90 mm (0.020-0.035 in).
  13. If the free pack end clearance between the bottom of the snap ring and the top of the pressure plate is high, remeasure using a thicker select fit snap ring. If the free pack end clearance between the bottom of the snap ring and the top of the pressure plate is low, remeasure using a thinner select fit snap ring.
  14. Install a new roller bearing.
    15. Fig 10: Locating Roller Bearing
    GF0022618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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