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Intermediate Clutch Assembly: Assembly

  1. 1.

    Install new inner and outer intermediate clutch piston O-ring seals.
GFD31146Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 2.

    Lightly coat the O-ring seals in clean automatic transmission fluid and install the intermediate clutch piston.
GFD31147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    Install the intermediate clutch return spring.
GFD31143Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    Install the intermediate clutch return spring top plate.
GFD31142Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    Using the Clutch Spring Compressor, install a new intermediate clutch return spring retainer.
GFD31141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

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

    Soak the new intermediate clutch plates in clean automatic transmission fluid.

GFD31148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    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.
GFD31140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    Install the intermediate clutch plate snap ring.
GFD31139Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

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

    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.

GFD31149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 10.

    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.
GFD31150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    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  

  1. 12.

    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.

  1. 13.

    Install the T6 thrust bearing.
GFD31138Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY