Direct Clutch Assembly: Disassembly

2009 Lincoln Navigator 4WDSECTION Disassembly
NOTE: Clutch plate quantity is model dependent based on engine displacement:
  • 4.6L engine (Explorer, Mountaineer, Sport Trac, F-150)
    • Four friction plates
    • Five steel plates
  • 5.4L engine (Expedition, Navigator, F-150)
    • Five friction plates
    • Six steel plates
  1. Remove and discard the 2 scarf cut seals and the roller bearing.
    Fig 1: Removing Scarf Cut Seals And Roller Bearing
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  2. Remove the T5 thrust bearing.
    Fig 2: Locating T5 Thrust Bearing
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  3. Remove the direct clutch snap ring.
    Fig 3: Locating Direct Clutch Snap Ring
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  4. Remove the direct clutch steel and friction plates.
    Fig 4: Locating Direct Clutch Steel And Friction Plates
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  5. Install the Clutch Spring Compressor 307-552 and the Clutch Spring Compressor 307-015 onto the direct clutch assembly.
    Fig 5: Identifying Clutch Spring Compressor 307-552 And Clutch Spring Compressor 307-015
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  6. Using the Clutch Spring Compressor 307-552 and Clutch Spring Compressor 307-015, compress the direct clutch return spring and remove the direct clutch return spring retainer.
    Fig 6: Locating Direct Clutch Return Spring
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  7. Remove the Clutch Spring Compressor 307-552 and the Clutch Spring Compressor 307-015.
    Fig 7: Identifying Clutch Spring Compressor 307-552 And Clutch Spring Compressor 307-015
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  8. Remove the balance piston.
    Fig 8: Locating Balance Piston
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  9. Remove the direct clutch return spring.
    Fig 9: Locating Direct Clutch Return Spring
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  10. Remove the direct clutch piston.
    Fig 10: Locating Direct Clutch Piston
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  11. Remove and discard the outer O-ring seal from the balance piston.
    Fig 11: Removing Outer O-Ring Seal From Balance Piston
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  12. Remove and discard the outer and inner O-ring seals from the apply piston.
    Fig 12: Removing Outer And Inner O-Ring Seals From Apply Piston
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  13. Inspect the components of the direct clutch for damage. If damage is indicated, install new components as necessary.
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