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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 349 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CD4E)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESFORWARD/COAST/DIRECT CLUTCHESDISASSEMBLY
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

Forward/Coast/Direct Clutches: Disassembly

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Disassembly
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  1. Remove the direct clutch pressure plate retaining ring.
    Fig 1: Locating Clutch Pressure Plate Retaining Ring
    G04620224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Disassemble the direct clutch pack.
    1. Remove the direct clutch pressure plate.
    2. Remove the direct clutch steel plates.
    3. Remove the direct clutch friction plates.
      Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Friction Plates
      G04620225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. WARNING: While removing or installing the retaining ring, slowly release tool pressure on clutch piston springs. Failure to follow this instruction may cause the assembly to separate forcefully, resulting in serious personal injury.
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