Concorde V6-215 3.5L SOHC (1996)
The Low/Reverse (L/R) clutch is used in both low and reverse gears. The L/R clutch is located in the back of the case, directly behind the 2-4 clutch.
The L/R clutch actually shares the reaction plate of the 2-4 clutch. It consists of steel plates, clutch discs, belleville return spring, piston and a stamped
steel piston retainer which is secured to the back of the case with screws.
The L/R clutch surrounds the outside of the front carrier assembly, and locks or grounds the front planetary carrier/rear annulus gear assembly to the case
when applied. Similar to the 2-4 clutch, the L/R clutch is a holding element and eliminates the need for bands.
Reverse Clutch
The Overdrive/Reverse (OD/REV) piston is between the input hub and the clutch retainer. This piston is unique in design for the following reasons:
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It operates two separate clutches
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It is located on the outside of the clutch retainer that houses the two clutches it operates
