Ranger 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995)
Removing Reverse/High Clutch Piston Or Air Testing Assembled Reverse/High Clutch
4. Apply no more than 20 psi air pressure to blow out clutch piston as shown in the Removing Coast (Overdrive) Clutch Piston Or Air Testing
Assembled Overdrive Clutch 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 install pressure plate and retaining clip.
5. Using feeler gauge, check clearance between retaining ring and pressure plate, pushing downward on plates while checking clearance.
6. If clearance is not 0.039-0.067 inch install corrective selective retaining ring. Retaining rings are available in thicknesses of 0.0539, 0.0681,
0.0819 and 0.0961 inch.
7. Block hole with finger to prevent air leakage and ensure piston applies when pressurized and releases when air is removed, as shown in the
Removing Coast (Overdrive) Clutch Piston Or Air Testing Assembled Overdrive Clutch image.
