Forward/Coast/Direct Clutches: Notes

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Notes
Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000954
Compressor, Clutch Spring 307-015 (T65L-77515-A)
GF0000025
Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-D002 (D78P-4201-B)
GF0024981
Protector, Piston Seal 307-282 (T94P-77000-D3)
GF0008006
Remover, O-Ring Seal 100-010 (T71P-19703-C)
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 Forward/Coast/Direct Clutches
GF0024982Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 7D483 Retaining ring - direct clutch pressure plate
2 7B477 Pressure plate - direct clutch
3 7B164 Clutch plates - direct clutch internal spline (friction)
4 7B442 Clutch plates - direct clutch external spline (steel)
5 7C122 Retaining ring - direct clutch spring
6 7F235 Return spring - direct clutch
7 7F225 Piston inner lip seal - direct clutch
8 7A262 Piston assembly - direct clutch
9 7A548 Piston outer lip seal - direct clutch
10 7G120 Cylinder assembly - forward/coast/direct clutch
11 7A548 Piston inner lip seal - forward clutch
12 7A262 Piston assembly - forward clutch
13 7A548 Piston outer lip seal - forward clutch
14 7A262 Piston and seal assembly - coast clutch
15 7G299 Return spring - forward/coast clutch
16 7N169 Retaining ring - forward clutch spring
17 - Clearance for fingers on the forward clutch piston
18 7B442 Clutch plates - coast clutch external spline (steel)
19 7B164 Clutch plates - coast clutch internal spline (friction)
20 7B066 Pressure plate - coast clutch
21 74159 Wave spring - forward clutch
22 7B164 Internal spline clutch plates - forward clutch (friction)
23 7B442 External spline clutch plates - forward clutch (steel)
24 7B066 Pressure plate - forward clutch
25 7D483 Retaining ring - forward clutch pressure plate
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