Econoline E250 3/4 Ton V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1998)
Inspect check balls for freedom of movement and proper seating.
3. Check clutch release spring for distortion and cracks. Replace spring (including wave spring) if distorted or cracked.
4. Inspect composition clutch plates, steel clutch plates and clutch pressure plate for worn or scored bearing surfaces. Replace all parts that are
deeply scored or burred.
5. Check clutch plates for flatness and fit on clutch hub serrations. Discard any plate that does not slide freely on serrations or that is not flat.
6. Check clutch hub thrust surfaces for scores and clutch hub splines for wear.
7. Install a new (A) reverse clutch piston inner sea] and (B) reverse clutch piston outer seal.
NOTE: The piston check ball must be present and moving freely.
8. Install the reverse clutch piston.
1. Position Reverse Clutch Inner Seal Protector on the clutch hub.
2. Place Reverse Clutch Outer Seal Protector over reverse clutch piston.
3. Position the reverse clutch piston and use even pressure to push it to the bottom of the reverse clutch drum.
NOTE: Coat the reverse clutch piston inner seal, reverse clutch piston outer seal reverse clutch drum sealing area and seal protector with
petroleum jelly.
9. Install the (A) pressure ring and the (B) reverse clutch piston spring.
NOTE: The dished side of the reverse clutch piston spring must face the reverse clutch piston.
