Forward/Coast/Direct Clutches: Disassembly

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Disassembly
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.
  1. Remove the direct clutch pressure plate retaining ring.
  2. Fig 1: Direct Clutch Pressure Plate Retaining Ring
    GF0024983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. 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.
  4. Fig 2: Direct Clutch Pack Components
    GF0024984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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