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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MARINER HYBRID, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 900 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CD4E)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESFORWARD/COAST/DIRECT CLUTCHESASSEMBLY
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWD
Forward/Coast/Direct Clutches: Assembly
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Soak the internal spline clutch plates in clean automatic transmission fluid.
- Install the forward clutch piston inner seal on the forward/coast/direct clutch cylinder assembly.
- Install the forward clutch piston outer lip seal on the forward clutch piston assembly.
- Install the forward clutch piston assembly in the forward/coast/direct clutch cylinder assembly.
- Mark the center of 2 adjacent legs on the top of the cylinder.
- Find the center between the marks (45 degrees from either leg) and mark the cylinder.
- Install the coast clutch piston assembly onto the special tool.
- Using the special tool, install the coast clutch piston into the forward clutch piston assembly.
- Install the forward/coast clutch return spring assembly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.