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Intermediate Clutch Assembly: Assembly

  1. Install new inner and outer intermediate clutch piston O-ring seals.
    Fig 1: Locating Inner And Outer Intermediate Clutch Piston O-Ring Seals
    G06127505Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Lightly coat the O-ring seals in clean automatic transmission fluid and install the intermediate clutch piston.
    Fig 2: Locating Intermediate Clutch Piston
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  3. Install the intermediate clutch return spring.
    Fig 3: Identifying Intermediate Clutch Return Spring
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  4. Install the intermediate clutch return spring top plate.
    Fig 4: Locating Intermediate Clutch Return Spring Top Plate
    G06127501Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the Clutch Spring Compressor, install a new intermediate clutch return spring retainer.
    Fig 5: Locating Intermediate Clutch Return Spring Retainer
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  6. NOTE: Friction and steel plate quantity will vary based on engine displacement. For additional information, refer to the Clutch Plate Quantity Chart  under SPECIFICATIONS .
    Fig 6: Identifying Intermediate Clutch Plates
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  7. Soak the new intermediate clutch plates in clean automatic transmission fluid.
  8. Install the new intermediate clutch plates, starting with the wave spring then a steel plate and alternating between friction and steel plates, and ending with the pressure plate.
    Fig 7: Locating Intermediate Clutch Plates
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  9. Install the intermediate clutch plate snap ring.
    Fig 8: Locating Intermediate Clutch Plate Snap Ring
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  10. NOTE: All intermediate clutch plates, friction and steel are of a wave-type design.
    Fig 9: Installing Intermediate Clutch Assembly Into Clutch End Play Gauge
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  11. Install the intermediate clutch assembly into the Clutch End Play Gauge and install the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture and position the plunger so it fits into the opening of the snap ring.
  12. With the Dial Indicator Gauge 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.
    Fig 10: Lifting Steel Pressure Plate And Snap Ring
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  13. Rotate the intermediate 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  
  14. NOTE: If the final measurement is not within specification, install a new snap ring until the correct specification is achieved.
    • 0.7-1.1 mm (0.027-0.043 in).

      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.

  15. Install the T6 thrust bearing.
    Fig 11: Locating T6 Thrust Bearing
    G06127497Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.