Forward Clutch: Assembly

CAUTION: MERCON®, MERCON® V and MERCON®SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.

NOTE: Soak all of the new clutch plates in clean continuously variable transaxle (CVT) transmission fluid.

NOTE: To correctly select the selective snap ring, the forward clutch assembly will need to be assembled incorrectly.

NOTE: The forward clutch is not completely assembled in this procedure. The remaining assembly of the forward clutch is carried out in the assembly of the transaxle.

Install a new housing seal.

Fig 1: Installing Housing Seal
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Install a new inner and outer piston seal.

Fig 2: Installing Inner And Outer Piston Seal
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Lubricate the new seals in clean CVT transmission fluid and install the piston.

Fig 3: Installing Piston
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Install the return spring.

Fig 4: Installing Return Spring
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Install the piston cover.

Fig 5: Installing Piston Cover
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NOTE: The remaining steps to assemble the forward clutch are covered in assembly.

Fig 6: Installing Piston Retaining Ring

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Position the piston retaining ring in place prior to installing the special tool.
Using the special tool, install a new piston retaining ring.