E 350 Van V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1995)
Forward Clutch Piston Removal
4. Apply air pressure to clutch apply passage in cylinder to remove piston.
5. Remove seals from piston and clutch hub as shown in the Forward Clutch Assembly image.
ASSEMBLE
1. Dip new seals in transmission fluid. Install smaller seal on clutch hub and the other seal on piston.
2. Install clutch piston.
3. Ensure steel pressure ring is in groove on piston. Position disc spring in cylinder with convex (dished) face downward. Install spring as shown in
the Disc Spring Replacement image. Secure disc with snap ring.
4. Install forward pressure plate with flat side up and beveled side down. Dip clutch plates in transmission fluid. Install wave plate, then a steel plate
and a composition driven plate. Install remaining plates in this sequence. The last plate installed will be the rear pressure plate as shown in the
Forward Clutch Assembly image.
NOTE: Install snap ring, making sure it is seating in the groove. If new composition plates are to be used, they should be soaked in transmission
fluid for 15 minutes prior to assembly.
Forward Clutch Snap Ring Clearance Inspection
5. With feeler gauge, check clearance between snap ring and pressure plate. Downward pressure on plate should be maintained when making this
check. Clearance should be 0.021-0.046 inch. If not, 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. Install correct thickness snap ring and
recheck clearance.
With E4OD
DISASSEMBLE
