Center Support: Disassembly

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Disassembly
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  1. NOTE: The forward clutch piston in the center support is the side of the center support with the short legs.

    Install the Center Support Piston Spring Compressor 307-630 on the forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch return spring.

    Fig 1: Identifying Center Support Piston Spring Compressor 307-630
    G06278917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the Center Support Piston Spring Compressor 307-630 and a press, compress the forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch return spring and remove the snap ring.
    Fig 2: Identifying Center Support Piston Spring Compressor 307-630
    G06278918Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the Center Support Piston Spring Compressor 307-630.
    Fig 3: Identifying Center Support Piston Spring Compressor 307-630
    G06278919Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the return spring from the Center Support Piston Spring Compressor 307-630 or the forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch piston.
    Fig 4: Locating Center Support Piston Spring Compressor 307-630
    G06278920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Apply 483 kPa (70 psi) of air pressure to the forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch piston port and remove the forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch piston.
    Fig 5: Applying Air Pressure To Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) Clutch Piston Port
    G06278921Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the Center Support Piston Spring Compressor 307-630 on the low/reverse return spring.
    Fig 6: Identifying Center Support Piston Spring Compressor 307-630
    G06278922Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the Center Support Piston Spring Compressor 307-630 and a press, compress the low/reverse clutch return spring and remove the snap ring.
    Fig 7: Identifying Center Support Piston Spring Compressor 307-630
    G06278923Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the Center Support Piston Spring Compressor 307-630.
    Fig 8: Identifying Center Support Piston Spring Compressor 307-630
    G06278924Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the low/reverse clutch return spring.
    Fig 9: Locating Low/Reverse Clutch Return Spring
    G06278925Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Apply 483 kPa (70 psi) of air pressure to the low/reverse clutch piston port and remove the low/reverse clutch piston.
Fig 10: Applying Air Pressure To Low/Reverse Clutch Piston Port
G06278926Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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