1987 Ford Taurus LX, 4D SedanFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intermediate Clutch: Reassembly

  1. Ensure check ball moves freely. Using Seal Lip Protector (T86P-70548-A), install inner and outer seals (lip facing bottom of cylinder). Install piston.
  2. Using Compressor (T65L-77515-A), install snap ring and return spring. Install clutch pack, pressure plate and snap ring. See Figure .
    NOTE: Soak new clutch plates in transmission fluid for 15 minutes before assembling.
  3. Check clutch pack clearance. See steps 2) and 3) in Reassembly under FORWARD CLUTCH  . The procedure is the same, but the specifications are different.
  4. Clearance must be .040-.059". Available selective thrust washer thickness is .044-.048", .059-.063", .075-.079", .091-.095", .107-.111" (1.11-1.21 mm, 1.51-1.61 mm, 1.91-2.01 mm, 2.31-2.41 mm, 2.71-2.81 mm).
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