Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1994)
Removing Forward Clutch Piston Or Air Testing Assembled Forward Clutch
4. Install center support on forward clutch cylinder, then apply no more than 20 psi air pressure to left port in center support to force piston assembly
from clutch cylinder as shown in the Forward Clutch Piston Removal Or Forward Clutch Assembly Air Test image, using finger to close off
opposite hole.
ASSEMBLE
1. Install new seal rings on clutch piston.
2. Carefully install clutch piston into clutch body.
3. Install compression spring and spring retainer, compress springs using clutch spring compressor and install retaining ring, as shown in the Clutch
Spring And Compression Spring Retainer Replacement image.
4. Install clutch plates beginning with a steel plate, then alternate friction, steel, friction, and so on, then install pressure plate and retaining ring.
5. Using feeler gauge, check clearance between retaining ring and pressure plate, pushing downward on plates while checking clearance.
6. If clearance is not 0.055-0.083 inch install corrective selective retaining ring. Retaining rings are available in thicknesses of 0.0539, 0.0681,
0.0819 and 0.0961 inch.
7. Install center support on forward clutch cylinder, as shown in the Forward Clutch Piston Removal Or Forward Clutch Assembly Air Test image,
then apply no more than 20 psi air pressure to left port in center support to check piston application. Piston must apply when pressurized and
release when air is removed.
