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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2005SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULDISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESFORWARD CLUTCH CYLINDER
2005 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Forward Clutch Cylinder
2005 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Forward Clutch Cylinder
Forward Clutch Cylinder
Special Tool(s)
Disassembly
1. Remove the No. 6 forward clutch thrust washer.
2. CAUTION: Pry evenly and do not locate screwdriver ends on or near forward clutch check ball to prevent component damage.
Remove the forward clutch assembly.
3. NOTE: The quantity of the forward clutch are model dependent. The 3.0L 2V has 3 forward clutch plates and the 3.0L 4V has 4 forward clutch plates.
Remove the forward clutch plates.
1 Remove the retaining ring.
2 Remove the pressure plate.
3 Remove the clutch packs.
4. Using the special tool, disassemble the forward clutch cylinder.
5. Clean and reseal the forward clutch.
1 Remove the clutch return spring.
2 Remove the clutch piston and seal assembly.
3 Remove the inner piston seal.
Assembly
1. NOTE: The lip on the seal faces toward the bottom of the cylinder. Make sure the check ball moves freely.
Install a new inner piston seal.
2. NOTE: Lightly coat all the seals with petroleum jelly during assembly.
Using the special tool, install the piston assembly.
3. Install the clutch return spring.
4. CAUTION: Do not fully compress the return spring retainer.
Using the special tool, install the snap ring.
5. NOTE: The quantity of the forward clutch are model dependent. The 3.0L 2V has 3 forward clutch plates and the 3.0L 4V has 4 forward clutch plates.
Install the forward clutch plates.
1 Install the clutch packs.
2 Install the pressure plate.
3 Install the retaining ring.
6. Using the special tool, measure the clearance between the retaining ring and the clutch cylinder lip.
7. If the clearance is not within specification, selective retaining rings are available. Check the clearance after installing the correct selective retaining ring.
Selective Retaining Ring
Special Tool(s)
Disassembly
1. Remove the No. 6 forward clutch thrust washer.
2. CAUTION: Pry evenly and do not locate screwdriver ends on or near forward clutch check ball to prevent component damage.
Remove the forward clutch assembly.
3. NOTE: The quantity of the forward clutch are model dependent. The 3.0L 2V has 3 forward clutch plates and the 3.0L 4V has 4 forward clutch plates.
Remove the forward clutch plates.
1 Remove the retaining ring.
2 Remove the pressure plate.
3 Remove the clutch packs.
4. Using the special tool, disassemble the forward clutch cylinder.
5. Clean and reseal the forward clutch.
1 Remove the clutch return spring.
2 Remove the clutch piston and seal assembly.
3 Remove the inner piston seal.
Assembly
1. NOTE: The lip on the seal faces toward the bottom of the cylinder. Make sure the check ball moves freely.
Install a new inner piston seal.
2. NOTE: Lightly coat all the seals with petroleum jelly during assembly.
Using the special tool, install the piston assembly.
3. Install the clutch return spring.
4. CAUTION: Do not fully compress the return spring retainer.
Using the special tool, install the snap ring.
5. NOTE: The quantity of the forward clutch are model dependent. The 3.0L 2V has 3 forward clutch plates and the 3.0L 4V has 4 forward clutch plates.
Install the forward clutch plates.
1 Install the clutch packs.
2 Install the pressure plate.
3 Install the retaining ring.
6. Using the special tool, measure the clearance between the retaining ring and the clutch cylinder lip.
7. If the clearance is not within specification, selective retaining rings are available. Check the clearance after installing the correct selective retaining ring.
Selective Retaining Ring
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.