Reverse Clutch: Notes

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Notes
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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Compressor, Clutch Spring 307-015 (T65L-77515-A)
GF0025086Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Protector, Piston Seal 307-281 (T94P-77000-D2)
Material

Item Specification
MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada)
MERCON® V
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Reverse Clutch Components
GF0025087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 7D256 Retaining ring - reverse clutch hub
2 7D391 Reverse clutch hub
3 7D483 Snap ring - reverse clutch pressure plate retainer
4 7D408 Pressure plate - reverse clutch
5 7B164 Clutch plates - reverse clutch internal spline (friction)
6 7B442 Clutch plates - reverse clutch external spline (steel)
7 7H225 Retaining ring
8 7G335 Return spring assembly - reverse clutch
9 7E079 Piston assembly - reverse clutch
10 7D044 Drum assembly - reverse clutch
RENDER: 1.0x

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