E 350 Van V8-7.3L DSL (1988)
while compressing springs. Install snap ring. Before releasing pressure on tool, see that snap ring is positioned inside four snap ring guides on
spring retainer.
4. Dip clutch plates in transmission fluid. Install clutch plates alternately starting with a steel drive plate and a composition plate, as shown in the
Reverse-High Clutch Disassembled image.
NOTE: If new composition plates are to be used, they should be soaked in transmission fluid for 15 minutes prior to assembly.
5. After all the clutch plates have been installed, position pressure plate in clutch drum. Install pressure plate snap ring.
Checking Reverse-high Clutch Snap Ring Clearance
6. With feeler gauge, check clearance between pressure plate and snap ring. Pressure plate should be held down as clearance is checked. Clearance
should be 0.022-0.036 inch. If clearance is not within specifications, selective thickness snap rings are available in thicknesses of 0.056-0.060
inch, 0.065-0.069 inch, 0.074-0.078 inch, 0.083-0.087 inch, 0.092-0.096 inch, 0.110-0.114 inch and 0.128-0.132 inch.
