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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005CROWN VICTORIA SPECIAL EDITIONREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONDISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESFORWARD CLUTCH CYLINDERASSEMBLY
2005 Ford Crown Victoria Special Edition
Forward Clutch Cylinder: Assembly
2005 Ford Crown Victoria Special EditionSECTION Assembly
- Inspect the clutch cylinder thrust surfaces, piston bore and clutch plate serrations for scores or burrs. Minor scores or burrs may be removed with crocus cloth. Install a new clutch cylinder if badly scored or damaged.
- Check the fluid passage in the clutch cylinder for obstructions. Clean out all fluid passages. Inspect the clutch piston for scores and install a new piston if necessary. Inspect check balls for freedom of movement and correct seating.
- Check the clutch release spring for distortion and cracks. Install a new spring (including the wave spring) if distorted or cracked.
- Inspect composition clutch plates, steel clutch plates and clutch pressure plate for worn or scored bearing surfaces. Install new parts if they are deeply scored or burred.
- Check the clutch plates for flatness and fit on the clutch hub serrations. Discard any plate that does not slide freely on serrations or that is not flat.
- Check the clutch hub thrust surfaces for scores and the clutch hub splines for wear.
NOTE:
To aid handling, the forward clutch assembly may be set in the extension housing or a hole in the work bench.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.