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Direct Clutch Assembly: Assembly

  1. 1.

    Install a new inner and outer O-ring seal on the apply piston.
GFD31130Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 2.

    Install a new outer O-ring seal on the balance piston.
GFD31131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    Lightly coat the O-ring seals in clean transmission fluid and install the direct clutch piston.
GFD31127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    Install the direct clutch return spring.
GFD31126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    Install the balance piston.
GFD31125Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    Install the Clutch Spring Compressors onto the direct clutch assembly.
GFD31132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    Using the Clutch Spring Compressors, compress the direct clutch return spring and install the direct clutch return spring retainer.
GFD31124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    NOTE: Friction and steel plate quantity will vary based on engine displacement. For additional information, refer to the Clutch Plate Quantity Chart in the SPECIFICATIONS .

    Soak the new direct clutch in clean transmission fluid.

GFD31133Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

    Install the new direct clutch plates, starting with the wave spring then a steel plate and alternating between steel and friction plates, and ending with the pressure plate on the top.
GFD31122Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    Install the direct clutch snap ring.
GFD31121Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    NOTE: Inspect and install a new thrust bearing as required.

    Install the T5 thrust bearing.

GFD31120Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 12.

    NOTE: All direct clutch plates, friction and steel are of a wave-type design.

    Install the direct 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.

GFD31134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 13.

    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.
GFD31135Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 14.

    Rotate the direct 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  

  1. 15.

    NOTE: If the final measurement is not within specification, install a new snap ring until the correct specification is achieved.
    • 0.5-1.3 mm (0.019-0.051 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.

  1. 16.

    Install 2 new scarf cut seals and the roller bearing.
GFD31136Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY